A  DIRECTORY 


of  STATE  and  LOCAL 
FEDERATIONS  in  the 
UNITED  STATES 


COMPILED  UNDER  THE  DIRECTION 
OF  THE  COMMISSION  ON  STATE 
AND  LOCAL  FEDERATIONS 

and 

THE  COMMISSION  ON  FEDERATED 
MOVEMENTS 


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Reprint  September,  1915 


Federal  Council  of  the 
Churches  of  Christ  in  America 

105  East  Twenty-second  St. 

New  York 


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COMMISSION  ON 

STATE  AND  LOCAL  FEDERATIONS. 

Rev.  Alfred  Williams  Anthony,  Chairman. 
Lewiston,  Maine. 


Members  of  The  Commission. 


Rev.  Clair  E.  Ames . 

Rev.  A.  W.  Anthony . 

Rev.  E.  C.  Dixon . 

Rev.  Edward  C.  Fellowes. 

Rev.  Walter  Laidlaw . 

Rev.  George  Logie . 

A.  W.  McAlister . . 

Rev.  W.  H.  Mathews . 

Prof.  William  North  Rice 

Rev.  E.  T.  Root . 

Rev.  Edwin  P.  Ryland 

Paul  Super . 

Pres.  John  M.  Thomas.  .. . 

*Rev.  F.  P.  Wigton . 

Rev.  E.  R.  Wright . 


. . St.  Louis,  Mo. 

. Lewiston,  Me. 

. Madison,  Wis. 

. Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

.  . .  .New  York  City 
. .  .  Phoenix,  Arizona 
. .  Greensboro,  N  C. 
Grand  Forks,  N.  D. 
. .  Middletown,  Conn. 

. Boston,  Mass. 

. . .  Los  Angeles,  Cal. 
.  .Honolulu,  Hawaii 

. Middlebury,  Vt. 

. Lincoln,  Neb. 

. Cleveland,  O. 


^Deceased. 


COMMISSION  ON 
FEDERATED  MOVEMENTS. 


Rev.  Roy  B.  Guild,  Exec.  Sec., 
105  E.  22nd  Street,  New  York  City. 


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PREFACE. 

This  Directory  of  Federations  is  the  first  ever 
published.  Subsequent  editions  may  be  made 
more  comprehensive  and  more  perfect. 

Definitions. 

At  the  outset  it  was  needful  to  fix  upon  cer¬ 
tain  definitions  in  accordance  with  which  organi¬ 
zations  should  be,  or  should  not  be,  included  in 
the  list.  The  following  definitions  have  been 
in  mind: — 

(1)  A  State  Federation  is  an  inter-denomina¬ 
tional  body,  the  members  of  which  are  elected, 
or  otherwise  officially  appointed,  as  representa¬ 
tives  of  the  denominational  organizations  within 
a  state. 

Emphasis  is  here  placed  upon  the  official  and 
denominational  character  of  the  membership.  A 
voluntary  organization,  composed  of  persons 
who  assemble  on  their  own  initiative,  is  not  a 
federation,  even  though  those  persons  should  all 
be  officials  of  different  denominations.  It  is 
needful  that  the  denominational  organisations  by 
some  act  of  their  own  create,  or  authorize,  their 
representation. 

(2)  A  Local  Federation  is  an  inter-denomina¬ 
tional  body  the  members  of  which  are  ejected 
by  the  membership  of  several  local  churches,  or 
are  appointed  by  Committees  or  Officials  of  these 
respective  churches,  duly  authorized,  as  repre¬ 
sentatives  of  the  entire  church. 

In  this  case  the  entire  church  is  emphasized. 
A  combination  of  Men’s  Clubs  may  be  called  a 
Federation,  and  may  exercise  the  functions  of  a 
federation;  but  it  should  not  properly  be  included 
in  the  list  of  church  federations.  The  church  in¬ 
cludes  male  and  female,  young  and  old;  and  any 
organization,  or  union  of  organizations,  the 
membership  of  which  is  limited,  as  to  sex,  or  age, 
or  special  function,  narrower  than  that  of  the 
entire  church,  is  not  included  in  the  list  of  feder¬ 
ations.  They  are  partial  federations.  At  a  later 
time  it  may  be  desirable  to  assemble  and  publish 


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the  names  of  such  bodies.  A  few  are  now  given 
in  the  Appendix  of  this  Directory. 

(3)  Local  Churches,  under  the  spirit  of  feder¬ 
ation,  have  now  taken  on  four  distinct  forms: — 

a.  The  Denominational  Church.  Because 
of  its  connection,  through  its  denominational 
organizations,  with  world-wide  tasks  of 
evangelization,  this  church  alone  fully  meets 
the  New  Testament  ideal  of  a  church  equip¬ 
ped  to  carry  out  the  Master’s  plan  of  preach¬ 
ing  the  Gospel  to  every  creature. 

b.  The  Multi-Denominational  Church,  or 

The  Federated  Church.  This  is  a  church  in 
which  two  or  more  denominational  churches, 
without  sacrificing  their  separate  existence 
and  denominational  connections,  unite  for 
the  maintenance  of  common  worship  in  one 
congregation  with  one  pastor,  and  in  the 
maintenance  of  other  church  services  and 
affiliated  societies.  ,, 

c.  The  Inter-Denominational  Church,  or 
The  Church  of  Federated  Christians.  This 
is  composed  of  individuals  united  for  local 
church  purposes  who  do  not  sever  their 
membership  in  denominational  churches  else¬ 
where,  but  maintain  a  dual  church  member¬ 
ship. 

d.  The  Undenominational  Church,  com¬ 
monly  known  as  The  Union  Church.  This 
is  purely  a  local  church,  sustaining  no  de¬ 
nominational  connection  itself,  the  members 
of  which  also  are  without  denominational 
connection. 

Number  of  Federations. 

This  Directory  contains  the  names  of  one  hun¬ 
dred  and  thirty-four  federations,  twenty-one  .of 
which  .are  State  Federations;  ninety-seven,  City 
Federations;  and  sixteen  are  County  Federations. 
Massachusetts  has  more  federations  than  any 
other  state,  twenty-five  in  number,  including  the 
State  Federation.  New  Jersey  has  six  city  fed¬ 
erations  and  seven  county  federations.  Pennsyl¬ 
vania  reports  six  city  federations  and  six  county 


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federations.  New  York  has  a  state  federation, 
eight  city  federations,  and  one  county  federation. 
California  and  Ohio  are  next  in  order  each  re¬ 
porting  six  city  federations  and  a  state  federa¬ 
tion.  One  federation  is  here  listed  in  the  city 
of  Honolulu,  Hawaii.  Thirty-three  of  the  forty- 
eight  states  of  the  Union,  or  two-thirds,  have 
federations  within  their  borders,  and  at  least  five 
other  states  have  federations  in  process  of  for¬ 
mation. 

Dates  of  Organization. 

The  oldest  federation  is  the  Christian  League 
of  Methuen,  Massachusetts,  dating  from  1887. 
The  oldest  state  federation  is  the  Interdenomina¬ 
tional  Commission  of  Maine,  initiated  in  1890. 
Of  one  hundred  and  seventeen  federations  which 
give  the  date  of  their  organization,  ninety-six,  or 
82%,  were  organized  in  the  years  1909  to  1913, 
the  five  years  immediately  following  the  organiza¬ 
tion  of  the  Federal  Council  of  the  Churches  of 
Christ  in  America.  In  the  year  1912  thirty-five 
federations  were  organized,  twenty-one  are  dated 
1913,  nineteen  in  1911,  eleven  in  1910,  and  nine 
in  1909.  One  is  included  which  was  organized 
in  January,  1914. 

Names. 

A  great  variety  of  names  appears  in  the  list. 
League  occurs  twice,  Union  twice,  Association 
once,  Commission  three  times,  Council  seventeen 
times  and  Federation  one  hundred  and  one 
times,  while  seven  times  the  simple,  word 
“churches”  is  used  preceded  by  a  qualifying  ad¬ 
jective  such  as  Federated,  as  “The  Federated 

Churches  of — - ”.  The  following  adjectives 

and  nouns  used  as  adjectives,  are  employed:— 
Comity,  social  service,  general,  protestant,  united, 
provisional  state,  civic  and  cooperative  once 
each;.  Christian  three  times;  the  qualifying 
phrase  “of  churches  and  Christian  workers  three 
times;  and  “and  religious  organizations”  three 
times;  “of  churches”  is  used  fifty-two  .  times; 
“church,”  qualifying  some  other  noun,  is  used 


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twenty-two  times;  “inter-church”  occurs  thirty- 
eight  times;  “inter-denominational”  four  times; 
and  “federated”  ten  times.  The  adjective  and 
noun  of  most  frequent  occurrence,  therefore,  are, 
“Inter-church”  and  Federation.” 

Denominations  Federated. 

Denominations  appear  in  the  following  number 
of  federations: — 

Number  of  Dif- 

Denominations  ferent  Federations 

Methodist  Episcopal  Church,  North....  117 

Baptist  Churches,  North. .  113 

Congregational  Churches  . .  98 

Presbyterian  Church  in  the  U.  S.  A. 

(North)  . . 90 

Protestant  Episcopal  Church .  71 

Christian  Church  . .  52 

Lutheran  Church,  General  Synod .  44 

United  Presbyterian  Church . .  42 

United  Brethren  Church . 37 

Disciples  of  Christ... . .  30 

Evangelical  Association  . 27 

Friends  . . . . \  25 

African .  Methodist  Episcopal  Church...  20 

Methodist  Protestant  Church .  20 

Methodist  Episcopal  Church  (South)...  18 

Free  Baptist  Churches .  16 

Reformed  Church  in  America .  16 

Reformed  Church  in  the  U.  S .  16 

German  Evangelical  Synod .  15 

African  Methodist  Episcopal  Church 

(Zion)  . .  14 

National  Baptist  Convention  (Colored).  10 

Primitive  Methodist  Church .  10 

Presbyterian  Church  in  the  U.  S.  (South)  9 

Reformed  Episcopal  Church .  9 

Welsh  Presbyterian  Church .  9 

Reformed  Presbyterian  Church,  General 

Synod  . ....?, .  7 

Moravian  Church  .  5 

Seventh  Day  Baptist  Churches .  5 

Colored  Methodist  Episcopal  Church  in 

America  . 2 

Mennonite  Church  .  1 


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All  of  the  above  named  churches  are  national, 
denominational  organizations,  or  related  to  them, 
which  are  constituent  bodies  of  the  Federal 
Council  of  the  Churches  of  Christ  in  America. 

The  following  bodies,  not  members  of  the 
Federal  Council  of  the  Churches  of  Christ  in 
America,  and  in  many  instances  not  eccclesiasti- 
cal  organizations,  are  represented  in  various 
federations  as  follows:—  Number  of 

Different 

Bodies  Federations 

Unitarian  Churches  .  24 

Universalist  Churches  . . 20 

The  Young  Men’s  Christian  Association  15 

The  Salvation  Army .  11 

Advent  Christian  Churches .  9 

Swedenborgian  Churches  .  6 

Swedish  Lutheran  Churches .  4 

“Pentecostal”  . . . . .  4 

Norwegian  &  Danish  Lutheran  Churches  3 

English  Lutheran  Church .  2 

Volunteers  of  America .  2 

“Dunkards”  . 2 

Church  of  the  Brethren .  2 

Roman  Catholic  . 2 

Young  Women’s  Christian  Association.  2 

German  Methodist  Episcopal  Church...  2 

Swedish  Methodist  Episcopal  Church...  2 

“Nazarene”  .  2 

Anti-Saloon  League  .  2 

“Union”  Church  .  2 

Free  Methodist  Church .  1 

Welsh  Calvanistic  .  1 

Cumberland  Presbyterian  .  1 

Calvinistic  Methodist  .  1 

“Holiness”  . . .  1 

Catholic  Apostolic  . 1 

Woman’s  Christian  Temperance  Union..  1 

Wesleyan  Methodist  Episcopal  Church..  1 

United  Norwegian  Lutheran  Church....  1 

Greek  Orthodox  . • 

Lutheran  Missouri  . '. . . .  1 

Protestant  Methodist  . 1 

Norwegian  &  Danish  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal  .  1 


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“First  Brethren”  . . 

“Gospel  Tabernacle”  . . . 

“Swedish  Tabernacle”  . . 

Federation  Club  . . * . 

State  Sunday  School  Association 

Bible  Institute  . . 

•  “Olivet  Memorial”  . 

“Federated  Church”  . 

Charity  Organization  Society.... 

Lutheran  General  Council . 

Lutheran  Synodical  Council . 

Lutheran  Slovak  Synod . 

Rescue  Mission  . 

Jews  (in  an  advisory  relation)... 


1 

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1 

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1 
1 
1 
1 
1 
1 
1 
1 
1 
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Undoubtedly  an  injustice  is  done  in  this  list 
to  the  Disciples  of  Christ,  as  they  are  not  dis¬ 
tinguished  in  many  sections  of  the  country  from 
the  Christian  Connection.  Probably  their  num¬ 
ber  should  be  larger,  and  that  of  the  Christian 
Church  smaller.  These  figures  represent  the 
returns. 


Dormant,  or  Defunct  Federations. 

In  several  instances  the  federations  in  this 
list  are  reported  as  inactive.  Their  names  have 
been  included  if  they  still  have  a  Secretary,  or 
other  officer,  who  answers  correspondence. 

The  history  of  federations,  thus  far  made,  in¬ 
dicates  that  failure,  where  failure  has  occurred, 
has  been  due  to  one  or  more  of  the  following 
causes: — 

(1)  Original  organization  by  outside  appeal 
without  local  responsibility  and  leadership. 

(2)  Imitation  of  an  ideal  organization,  with 
numerous  committees,  successful  in  some  other 
place,  but  not  adapted  to  the  local  community; 

(3)  The  adoption  of  a  plan  too  elaborate  and 
of  objects  too  numerous  for  the  numbers  and 
resources  available; 

(4)  An  effort  to  absorb  or  supplant  organiza¬ 
tions  and  agencies  already  usefully  active; 

(5)  A  too  heavy  budget  of  expense; 

This  Directory  of  Federations  makes  it  plain 
that  an  effort  at  Standardization  is  futile.  There 


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need  be  uniformity  neither  in  name,  membership, 
objects  sought,  nor  results  actually  accom¬ 
plished.  There  is  no  such  uniformity. 

Classification.  , 

The  list  of  Federations  is  arranged  alphabeti¬ 
cally  by  states;  and  city  and  county  federations 
are  arranged  alphabetically  after  the  state  fed¬ 
eration.  In  each  case  the  following  facts  are 
given: — the  name  of  the  place,  the  name  of  the 
Federation,  the  name  of  the  Secretary  and  ad¬ 
dress,  date  of  organization,  denominations  in¬ 
cluded  in  the  membership,  the  number  of 
churches  and  denominations  represented,  other 
bodies  which  may  be  included,  the  objects  of 
the  organization,  and  the  work  reported  as  al¬ 
ready  done. 

Both  the  objects  and  the  work  done  are  re¬ 
ported  in  a  somewhat  formal  and  stereotyped 
manner,  due  to  the  fact  that  the^  Questionaire, 
which  elicited  the  information,  presented  sug¬ 
gestive  clauses  which  in  many  cases  were  simply 
checked  up,  without  fuller  statement.  It  must 
be  borne  in  mind  that  these  federations  are  but 
the  formally  organized  federations  in  states, 
counties  and  cities  of  more  than  twenty-five 
thousand  population,  save  in  a  few  cases  where 
federations  are  well-known  in  smaller  communi¬ 
ties.  This  list  does  not  touch  at  all  the  large 
number  of  local  federated  churches  and  combin¬ 
ations  of  churches  of  villages  and  rural  districts. 

The  arduous  work  of  gathering  these  statistics 
has  been  done  with  patience  and  earnest  effort 
for  accuracy  and  completeness,  by  the  Clerk  of 
the  Commission,  Rev.  Edward  M.  McConoughey. 

Doubtless  a  considerable  number  of  federations 
are  not  included  because  their  officers  have  neg¬ 
lected  to  respond  to  repeated  requests  for  the 
necessary  information.  «  /  •  •  > 

Alfred  Williams  Anthony, 

Chairman  of  the  Commission  on  State  and  Local 

Federations. 


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ALABAMA. 

No  State  Federation. 

Mobile: — The  Church  Federation  of  Mobile, 
May,  1912. 

H.  A.  Lockwood,  10  Water  St. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Methodist  Episcopal 
(South),  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  (South'), 
Protestant  Episcopal. 

18  churches;  5  denominations. 

Object:  Denominational  cooperation  for 
community  uplift. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
recommendation  of  denominational  enter¬ 
prises,  promotion  of  public  health,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  extension 
Bible  classes,  teacher  training,  education  in 
sex  hygiene,  training  in  citizenship. 

ARIZONA. 

Arizona: — Inter-Church  Federation  of  Arizona, 
October  11,  1910. 

Rev.  Geo.  Logie,  Box  291,  Phoenix. 

Baptist,  Congregationalist,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  Methodist  Episcopal  (South),  Presby¬ 
terian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal 
(Cooperates,  but  is  not  formally  in  mem¬ 
bership). 

125.  churches;  5  denominations. 

Object:  A  real  cooperation  of  denomina¬ 
tions  and  promotion  of  fellowship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  pastoral  supply 
and  supervision  of  weak  churches,  district¬ 
ing  for  church  responsibility,  reciprocal  ex¬ 
changes  between  denominations. 

CALIFORNIA. 

California: — California  State  Church  Federa¬ 
tion,  February,  1913. 

Rev.  E.  Guy  Talbott,  Y.M.C.A.,  Sacramento. 


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Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Disciples 
of  Christ,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Methodist 
Episcopal  (South),  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S. 

A.,  United  Brethren,  United  Presbyterian. 

Number  of  churches  not  known;  9  denomi¬ 
nations. 

A  provisional  organization,  to  be  followed 
by  a  permanent  organization. 

Work  already  done;  civic  righteousness, 
training  in  citizenship,  prevention  of  vice, 
legislation. 

CALIFORNIA. 

Berkeley: — Berkeley  Federation  of  Churches 
and  Christian  Workers,  1902. 

Rev.  Richard  White,  2683  Orange  Ave. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregationalist,  Friends, 
Methodist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Episcopal 
(South),  Presbyterian  in  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant 
Episcopal,  Unitarian. 

25  churches;  9  denominations. 

Y.  M.  C.  A. 

Object:  The  cooperation  of  denominations, 
and  emphasis  upon  Christian  Unity  above  de¬ 
nominational  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  recom¬ 
mendation  of  denominational  enterprises: 
civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  observance. 

CALIFORNIA. 

Los  Angeles: — Church  Federation  of  Los  An¬ 
geles,  October  23,  1905. 

F.  D.  R.  Moote,  1101  Wright  &  Callendar 
Building. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Friends, 
Evangelical  Association,  Lutheran  General 
Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal  (South),  Holiness,  Presbyterian  in  the 
U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Reformed 
Presbyterian,  United  Brethren,  United  Pres¬ 
byterian,  Welsh  Presbyterian,  German  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal,  Free  Methodist,  Norwegian 
aad  Danish  Methodist  Episcopal,  Swedish 


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Methodist  Episcopal,  First  Brethren,  Gospel 
Tabernacle,  Swedish  Tabernacle,  Swedish 
Lutheran,  Norwegian  and  Danish  Lutheran, 
Advent,  Nazarene,  Dunkers. 

208  churches;  27  denominations. 

Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Federation  Club,  State  S.S.  As¬ 
sociation,  Bible  Institute,  Anti-Saloon  League, 
Salvation  Army,  Volunteers  of  America. 

Object:  Cooperation  for  moral  and  civic 
betterment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  and  consolidation 
of  churches,  readjustment  of  religious  forces 
in  accordance  with  changes  in  population,  in¬ 
vestigation  and  recommendation  of  denomina¬ 
tional  enterprises,  reciprocal  excha'nges  be¬ 
tween  denominations,  juvenile  protection, 
civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  pre¬ 
vention  of  vice,  legislation  betterment  of 
working  conditions,  adjustment  of  relations 
between  labor  and  capital,  protection  of 
women  and  child  workers,  removal  of  mis¬ 
conceptions  of  church  and  industry,  wider 
use  of  church  equipment. 

CALIFORNIA. 

Oakland: — Oakland  Church  Federation,  March 
1908. 

John  Fechter,  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Box  756. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregationalist, 
Friends,  Lutheran  General  Synod,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Episcopal  (South), 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant 
Episcopal,  United  Brethren,  United  Presby¬ 
terian,  Welsh  Presbyterian. 

26  churches;  12  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  better¬ 
ment,  evangelism  and  cooperation  between 
denominations. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  recipro¬ 
cal  exchanges  between  denominations,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  extension 
Bible  classes,  teacher  training,  public  recrea¬ 
tion,  prevention  of  vice,  legislation,  adjust¬ 
ment  of  relations  between  labor  and  capital. 


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CALIFORNIA. 


Palo  Alto: — Inter-Church  Federation  of  Palo 
Alto,  May  20,  1912. 

Rev.  Lewis  A.  Pier,  602  Cowper  Street. 

Baptist,  Christian  (Disciples  of  Christ), 
Congregational,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Pres¬ 
byterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal. 

7  churches;  6  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  better¬ 
ment,  evangelism,  and  co-operation  between 
denominations. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
civic  righteousness,  and  removal  of  miscon¬ 
ceptions  of  church  and  industry. 

CALIFORNIA. 

Riverside:— The  Riverside  Church  Federation, 
October  18,  1909. 

Mrs.  A.  J.  L.  Irwin,  657  Lemon  St.,  Riverside 
Cal. 

Baptist,  National  Baptist  (colored),  Chris¬ 
tian,  Congregational,  English  Lutheran, 
Methodist  Episcopal,  African  M.  E.,  Pres¬ 
byterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Seventh  Day  Bap¬ 
tist,  United  Brethren,  and  United  Presby¬ 
terian. 

17  churches;  14  denominations. 

Object:  “Its  object  shall  be  the  concen¬ 
tration  of  the  religious  forces  of  the  city 
on  questions  of  public  morality  and  to  pro¬ 
mote  church  fellowship  and  inter-church 
activity  in  Riverside.”  Moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  and  'evangelism. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
reciprocal  exchanges  between  denominations 
(union  services  in  July  and  August,  pastors 
alternating  as  preachers),  civic  righteousness, 
Sabbath  observance,  public  recreation,  legis¬ 
lation  (for  Sunday  closing  of  pool-rooms), 
adjustment  of  relations  between  labor  and 
capital,  removal  of  misconceptions  of  church 
and  industry. 


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CALIFORNIA. 

Sacramento: — Sacramento  Church  Federation, 
March  1,  1914. 

Rev.  E.  Guy  Talbott,  Care  Room  208  of 
^  Y.  M.  C.  A. 

See  Appendix,  pages  9,  7,  4. 

CALIFORNIA. 

San  Francisco:— <S  an  Francisco  Church  Fed¬ 
eration,  1906. 

Rev.  Wm.  L.  Stidger,  1255  19th  Avenue. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Meth¬ 
odist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Episcopal  (South), 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  United  Evan¬ 
gelical. 

44  churches;  7  denominations. 

Object:  The  cooperation  of  denominations, 
fellowship,  moral  and  civic  betterment,  and 
evangelism. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
recommendation  of  denominational  enter¬ 
prises,  immigrarit  aid,  civic  righteousness, 
public  recreation,  adjustment  of  relations  be¬ 
tween  labor  and  capital,  and  removal  of 
misconceptions  of  church  and  industry. 

COLORADO. 

Colorado: — Colorado  Home  Missions  Council. 
Rev.  C.  K.  Powell,  Brighton. 

See  Appendix. 

COLORADO. 

Grand  Junction: — Grand  Junction  Federation 
of  Churches,  June,  1913. 

Rev.  J.  H.  Lane. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Luth¬ 
eran  General  (Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal, 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant 
Episcopal. 

7  churches;  7  denominations. 


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Object:  Cooperation  for  moral  and  civic 
betterment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  edu¬ 
cation  in  Sex  Hygiene,  prevention  of  vice, 
and  legislation  (regulating  and  licensing 
dance  halls). 

CONNECTICUT. 

Connecticut:— Connecticut  Federation  of 
Churches,  November  20,  1908. 

Prof.  William  North  Rice,  Middletown,  Conn. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  African  M.  E.  Zion,  Presbyterian  in 
the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal  Umver- 
salist,  Unitarian,  Swedish  Lutheran. 

9  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  cooperation  for  moral 
and  civic  betterment.  “The  object  of  the 
Federation  shall  be  the  promotion  of  effec¬ 
tive  cooperation  among  the  churches  and 
Christian  workers  of  the  State.” 

Work  done:  Cooperation,  public  health, 
immigrant  aid,  Sabbath  observance,  preven¬ 
tion  of  vice,  and  legislation  (for  temperance). 

CONNECTICUT. 

Bristol: — Bristol  Federation  of  Churches,  1912. 
Charles  L.  Wooding. 

Baptist  (American  and  Swedish),  Congre¬ 
gational  (American  and  Swedish),  Lutheran 
General  Synod  (German),  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Advent  Chris¬ 
tian,  and  Swedish  Lutheran. 

9  churches;  6  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  (to  evidence  and  pro¬ 
mote  the  unity  of  the  churches,  and  to  en¬ 
gage  in  such  common  work  as  may  seem 
expedient). 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  the 

churches. 


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CONNECTICUT. 


Hartford: — The  Federation  of  Churches  in 
Hartford,  1900. 

Rev.  R.  H.  Potter,  Center  Church  House. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protes¬ 
tant  Episcopal,  Advent,  Universalist,  English 
Lutheran. 

28  churches;  8  denominations. 

Object::  Cooperation  and  fellowship,  civil 
and  moral  betterment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  recom¬ 
mendation  of  denominational  enterprises, 
public  health,  prison  reform,  civic  righteous¬ 
ness,  Sabbath  observance,  extension  Bible 
classes,  vacation  Bible  Schools,  teacher  train¬ 
ing,  education  in  sex  hygiene,  prevention  of 
vice,  survey  (men  and  religion;  and  religious 
canvas),  legislation,  betterment  of  working 
conditions,  protection  of  women  and  child 
workers. 

CONNECTICUT. 

i 

Middletown: — The  Federation  of  Churches  in 
Middletown,  July  10,  1912. 

Edwin  P.  Augur. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  German  Evangel¬ 
ical  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  African  M. 
E.  Zion,  Protestant  Episcopal. 

10  churches;  7  denominations. 

Young  Men’s  Christian  Association. 

Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 
moral  and  civic  betterment,  and  fellowship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
public  health,  civic  righteousness. 

CONNECTICUT. 

Norwich:— The  Federation  of  Churches  of 
Norwich,  June,  1912. 

Edward  S.  Worcester,  122  Union  St. 


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Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  African  M.  E.  Zion,  Protestant  Epis¬ 
copal,  Universalist. 

14  churches;  6  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 
evangelism,  moral  and  civic  betterment,  em¬ 
phasizing  Christian  Unity  above  denomina¬ 
tional  lines,  and  fellowship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
Sabbath  observance,  teacher  training,  educa¬ 
tion  in  sex  hygiene,  and  removal  of  miscon¬ 
ceptions  of  church  and  industry. 

DELAWARE. 

Wilmington: — The  Inter-church  Federation  of 
Wilmington,  October  11,  1911. 

Caleb  E.  Burchenal,  600  Ford  Building. 

Baptist,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian 
in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  and 
United  Presbyterian. 

29  churches;  5  denominations. 

Organization  rather  inactive  and  seldom 
meets. 

Object.  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  better¬ 
ment,  and  evangelism. 

Work  done:  Public  health,  juvenile  protec¬ 
tion,  and  protection  of  women  and  child 
workers. 

HAWAII. 

Honolulu: — Inter-church  Federation  of  Hono¬ 
lulu,  October,  1911. 

Lloyd  R.  Killam,  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Honolulu. 

Congregational,  Disciples  of  Christ,  Meth¬ 
odist  Episcopal,  and  Protestant  Episcopal. 

5  churches;  4  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation  of  churches  in  evan¬ 
gelistic  effort,  moral  and  civic  betterment, 
and  fellowship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
juvenile  protection,  civic  righteousness,  Sab¬ 
bath  observance,  prevention  of  vice,  legisla¬ 
tion. 


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IDAHO. 

Boise:— Inter-church  Council,  April,  1912. 

H.  W.  Arnold,  Box  1402. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Christian,  Meth¬ 
odist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Protestant,  Pres¬ 
byterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episco¬ 
pal,  and  United  Presbyterian. 

14  churches;  8  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation  and  extension  in  the 
community,  moral  and  civic  betterment,  evan¬ 
gelism  and  fellowship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  juvenile 
protection,  civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  ob¬ 
servance,  teacher  training,  education  in  sex 
hygiene,  prevention  of  vice,  survey  (men  and 
religion),  and  wider  use  of  church  equipment. 

ILLINOIS. 

Illinois: — State  Federation. 

President,  Joseph  W.  VanCleve,  Decatur. 

.“The  organization  is  really  defunct  and 
will  make  an  attempt  in  the  spring  to  revive.” 

ILLINOIS. 

Chicago: — Chicago  Church  Federation  Council. 
Rev.  W.  B.  Millard,  19  S.  La  Salle  Street. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Disciples  of 
Christ,  German  Evangelical  Synod,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A., 
Reformed  Episcopal,  United  Brethren,  and 
United  Presbyterian. 

600  churches;  9  denominations. 

Object:  Protestant  unity,  fellowship,  moral 
and  civic  betterment,  evangelism,  coopera¬ 
tion. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  juvenile  protec¬ 
tion,  civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  observance, 
prevention  of  vice,  and  legislation  (against 
prize  fights  and  divorce). 


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» 

ILLINOIS. 

Quincy: — Quincy  Federation  of  Churches, 

June  10,  1912. 

J.  A.  Hanna,  Y.  M.  C.  A.  Bldg.,  Cor.  4th  & 
Jersey. 

.  Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Dis¬ 
ciples  of  Christ,  German  Evangelical  Synod, 
Lutheran  General  Synod,  Methodist  Episco¬ 
pal,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  and  United 
Brethren. 

14  churches;  8  denominations. 

Object: 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
public  health,  civic  righteousness,  Sabbath 
observance. 


INDIANA 

Indiana: — Interdenominational  Council  of  the 
Churches  of  Indiana,  August  26,  1909. 

Rev.  H.'K.  Fox,  5th  St.,  Covington,  Ky. 

Baptist,  Free  Baptist,  Congregational,  Dis¬ 
ciples  of  Christ,  Friends,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  Methodist  Protestant,  Moravian,  Pres¬ 
byterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  United  Brethren, 
and  United  Presbyterian. 

12  denominations. 

Object:  Getting  together,  unity. 

Work  done:  Survey  of  three  representa¬ 
tive  counties  published  by  the  Home  Mission 
Board  of  the  Presbyterian  Church,  U.  S.  A. 

INDIANA. 

Elkhart: — Council  of  Federated  Churches  of 
the  city  of  Elkhart,  February  15,  1913. 
Henry  Russell  Jay,  520  Michigan  St. 

.  Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Dis¬ 
ciples  of  Christ,  German  Evangelical  Synod, 
Evangelical  Association,  Lutheran  General 
Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Methodist 
Protestant,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  and 
United  Brethren. 

14  churches;  11  denominations. 


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Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  betttr*. 
ment,  and  cooperation. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
reciprocal  exchanges  between  denomina¬ 
tions,  civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  observ¬ 
ance,  extension  Bible  classes,  prevention  of 
vice,  legislation,  adjustment  of  relations  be¬ 
tween  labor  and  capital,  and  removal  of  mis¬ 
conceptions  of  church  and  industry. 

Note: — We  are  still  in  the  experimental 
stage.  A  good  spirit  of  fellowship  prevails. 

INDIANA. 

Fountain  County: — The  Church  Council  of 
Fountain  County,  October  18,  1911. 

Rev.  H.  K..  Fox,  Memorial  Manse,  5th  St., 
Covington. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Disciples  of  Christ, 
Friends,  Lutheran  General  Synod,  Methodist 
Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S4  A.,  and 
United  Brethren. 

58  churches;  8  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation,  emphasizing  Chris¬ 
tian  unity  above  denominational  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  and  reciprocal  ex¬ 
changes. 

Note: — Our  work  has  been  advisory  in 
character. 

INDIANA. 

Indianapolis:- — Church  Federation  of  Indian¬ 
apolis,  April,  1912. 

Rev.  Morton  C.  Pearson,  Y.  M.  C.  A. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Dis¬ 
ciples  of  Christ,  Friends,  Evangelical  Asso¬ 
ciation,  Lutheran  General  Synod,  Methodist 
Episcopal,  Methodist  Protestant,  Moravian, 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant 
Episcopal,  Reformed  in  the  U.  S.,  United 
Brethren,  and  United  Presbyterian. 

100  churches;  14  denominations. 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment,  evan¬ 
gelism,  fellowship,  and  cooperation. 


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Work  done:  (or  to  be  completed),  coop¬ 
eration  among  churches,  pastoral  supply  and 
supervision  of  weak  churches,  districting  for 
church  responsibility,  moral  training  in  pub¬ 
lic  schools,  parent  associations,  school 
houses  social  centers,  noon  meetings  with 
men  in  the  shops,  public  health,  civic  right¬ 
eousness,  Sabbath  observance,  extension 
Bible  classes,  education  in  sex  hygiene,  boy’s 
work,  prevention  of  vice,  survey  (maps  and 
statistics  by  wards),  legislation,  betterment 
of  working  conditions,  and  protection  of 
women  and  child  workers. 

Note: — Our  Federation  is  organizing  for 
larger  and  aggressive  work  this  year.  Our 
churches  are  cooperating  splendidly. 

IOWA. 

Iowa: — Inter-Church  Federation  of  the  State 
of  Iowa,  April,  1913. 

Rev.  J.  F.  Jamieson,  1118  35th  St.,  Des 
Moines,  la. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Disciples  of  Christ, 
Methodist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in  the 
U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  United 
Presbyterian. 

7  denominations. 

Objects:  Cooperation  between  denomina¬ 
tions,  moral  and  civic  betterment,  and  fellow¬ 
ship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 

Note: — This  federation  is  “feeling  its  way” 
as  yet.  Conditions  make  it  necessary  to 
proceed  slowly. 

IOWA. 

Ames: — Inter-Church  Council  of  Ames,  May, 
1911.  i 

Edward  Rex,  828  West  Bonn  Street. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Meth¬ 
odist  Episcopal,  Catholic,  Presbyterian  in  the 
U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  and  United 
Brethren.  (Our  Catholic  church  cooperates 


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in  all  social  activities  and  boy’s  work)  also 
College  Y.  M.  C.  A. 

8  churches;  8  denominations. 

Y.  M.  C.  A.  College. 

Objects:  Cooperation,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  and  fellowship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
public  health,  juvenile  protection,  civic  right¬ 
eousness,  public  recreation,  extension  of 
work  in  rural  churches,  missionary  interest 
promoted,  associated  charities  promoted  and 
organized,  boys’  work,'  and  a  survey  of  re¬ 
ligious  and  social  conditions. 

IOWA. 

Des  Moines: — -Inter-Church  Council  of  Des 
Moines,  May,  1912. 

B.  W.  Garrett,  State  House. 

Baptist,  National  Baptist  (colored),  Chris¬ 
tian,  Congregational,  Disciples  of  Christ, 
Friends,  Evangelical  Association,  Lutheran 
General  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  African 
M.  E.,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protes¬ 
tant  Episcopal,  Reformed  in  the  U.  S.,  United 
Brethren,  United  Evangelical,  and  United 
Presbyterian. 

58  churches;  14  denominations. 

Objects:  Cooperation,  evangelism,  moral 
and  civic  betterment,  fellowship,  and  em¬ 
phasizing  Christian  unity  above  denomina¬ 
tional  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  districting  for 
church  responsibility,  readjustment  of  re¬ 
ligious  forces  in  accordance  with  changes 
in  population,  public  health,  juvenile  protec¬ 
tion,  prison  reform,  immigrant  aid,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  extension 
Bible  classes,  teacher  training,  education  in 
sex  hygiene,  training  in  citizenship,  public 
recreation,  legislation  for  health,  penal  re¬ 
form,  temperance,  etc.,  betterment  of  work¬ 
ing  conditions,  removal  of  misconceptions  of 
church  and  industry,  and  wider  use  of  church 
equipment. 


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KANSAS. 


Kansas: — No  State  Federation. 

Topeka: — Topeka  Federation  of  Churches, 
September,  1912. 

George  Hoyes,  Y.  M.  C.  A.  Building. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Evan¬ 
gelical  Association,  Lutheran  General  Synod, 
Methodist  Episcopal,  African  M.E.,  Presby¬ 
terian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  United  Brethren, 
United  Presbyterian,  Wesleyan  M.  E.,  and 
Swedish  Lutheran. 

33  churches,  12  denominations. 

Objects:  Evangelism,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  and  emphasizing  Christian  unity 
above  denominational  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  public 
health,  juvenile  reform,  prison  reform,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  extension 
Bible  classes,  teacher  training,  public  recre¬ 
ation,  survey,  betterment  of  working  condi¬ 
tions,  wider  use  of  church  equipment,  and 
advancement  of  colored  people. 


KANSAS. 

Wichita: — Federation  of  Churches,  February 
28,  1912. 

Clifford  Pierce,  Room  48  Y.  M.  C.  A.  Bldg. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Friends, 
Evangelical  Association,  Lutheran  General 
Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in 
the  U.  S.  A.,  Reformed  in  the  U.  S.,  United 
Brethren,  and  United  Presbyterian. 

35  churches;  11  denominations. 

Objects:  Cooperation,  evangelism,  moral 
and  civic  betterment,  and  fellowship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
pastoral  supply  and  supervision  of .  weak 
churches,  recommendation  of  denominational 
enterprises,  reciprocal  exchanges  between  de¬ 
nominations,  juvenile  protection,  civic  right- 


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eousness,  Sabbath  observance,  teacher  train¬ 
ing,  public  recreation,  prevention  of  vice, 
legislation  •  for  widows  pension,  and  wider 
use  of  church  equipment, 

MAINE. 

Maine: — The  Interdenominational  Commission 
of  Maine,  1890. 

Prof.  Alfred  Wms.  Anthony,  Lewiston, 

Baptist,  Free  Baptist,  Christian,  Congre¬ 
gational,  Friends,  Methodist  Episcopal. 

Approximately  1122  churches;  6  denomina¬ 
tions. 

Object:  “The  Commission  was  organized 
primarily  to  prevent  friction  and  competition 
between  denominations  in  the  maintenance 
of  Home  Mission  enterprises,  and  developed 
into  a  great  variety  of  constructive  coop¬ 
erative  activities  between  denominations.” 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  pastoral  supply 
and  supervision  of  weak  churches,  districting 
for  church  responsibility,  readjustment  of 
religious  forces  in  accordance  with  change? 
of  population,  recommendation  of  denomina¬ 
tional  enterprises,  defining  denominational 
tasks,  reciprocal  exchanges  between  denomi¬ 
nations. 

MAINE. 

Portland:— Federation  of  Churches  of  Portland 
and  South  Portland,  January  24,  1907. 

Miss  Harriet  J.  Stevenson,  Y.  M.  C.  A. 
Building,  Portland. 

Baptist,  Free  Baptist,  Congregational, 
Friends,  Methodist  Episcopal,  African  M.  E. 
Zion,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protes¬ 
tant  Episcopal,  Advent  Christian,  Pente¬ 
costal,  United  Norwegian  Lutheran  Church  of 
the  U.  S.,  Unitarian,  and  Universalist.  * 

45  churches;  13  denominations. 

Object:  Evangelism,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  and  cooperation  of  churches. 


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^Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  teacher 
training,  and  survey  for  Men  and  Religion 
Forward  Movement. 

MARYLAND. 

Maryland: — No  State  Federation. 

Baltimore: — The  Inter-Church  Federation  of 
Baltimore,  December  12,  1910. 

Rev.  Duane  Wevill,  c|o  John  L.  Alcock,  1st 
and  Guy  Sts. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Evan¬ 
gelical  Association,  Lutheran  General  Synod, 
Methodist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Episcopal 
(South),  Methodist  Protestant,  Presbyterian 
in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Re¬ 
formed  in  America,  Reformed  Episcopal, 
United  Brethren,  and  United  Presbyterian. 

155  churches;  14  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 
evangelism,  and  moral  and  civic  betterment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  recom¬ 
mendation  of  denominational  enterprises,  re¬ 
ciprocal  exchanges  between  denominations, 
Sabbath  observance,  extension  Bible  classes, 
vacation  Bible  schools,  prevention  of  vice, 
survey  of  religious  and  social  conditions,  and 
adjustment  of  relations  between  labor  and 
capital. 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

Massachusetts: — Massachusetts  Federation  of 
Churches,  March  31,  1902. 

Rev.  E.  T.  Root,  53  Mt.  Vernon  St.,  Boston. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Dis¬ 
ciples  of  Christ,  Friends,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  African  M.  E.  Zion,  African  M.  E., 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Epis¬ 
copal,  Union  Independent  Church,  New  Jeru¬ 
salem,  Unitarian,  and  Universalist, 


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1981  churches;  33  denominations  (includ¬ 
ing  union  churches). 

Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 
evangelism,  and  moral  and  civic  betterment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  pastoral  supply 
and  supervision  of  weak  churches  (or  a  few 
union  and  federated  churches),  districting  for 
church  responsibility  through  local  federa¬ 
tions,  readjustment  of  religious  forces  in  ac¬ 
cordance  with  changes  in  population,  recom¬ 
mendation  of  denominational  enterprises, 
defining  denominational  tasks,  reciprocal  ex¬ 
changes  between  denominations,  legislation' 
for  moral  problems,  adjustment  of  labor  con¬ 
ditions,  public  recreation  and  prevention  of 
vice. 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

* 

Andover:— The  Christian  Civic  League  of  An¬ 
dover,  April  23,  1907. 

Rev.  W.  E.  Lombard. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Protes¬ 
tant,  and  Protestant  Episcopal. 

7  churches;  4  denominations. 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment, 

fellowship. 

Work  done:  Public 'health,  civic  righteous¬ 
ness,  Sabbath  observance,  training  in  citizen¬ 
ship,  prevention  of  vice,  betterment  of  work¬ 
ing  conditions,  protection  of  women  and 
child  workers,  some  union  services  on 
Thanksgiving  and  Good  Friday,  and  other 
times. 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

Auburndale: — Auburndale  Federation. 

Rev.  George  S.  Butters,  304  Central  St. 

Congregational,  Methodist  Episcopal,  and 
Protestant  Episcopal. 

3  churches;  3  denominations. 

Object:  (Not  given). 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
and  districting  for  church  responsibility. 


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MASSACHUSETTS. 


Berlin: — Berlin  Federation  of  Churches,  May 
11,  1912, 

Charles  A.  Nutting,  West  Berlin. 

Congregational,  Methodist  Episcopal,  and 
Unitarian. 

3  churches;  3  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship  and  cooperation. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches. 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

Boston: — Federation  of  Churches  and  Religious 
Organizations  in  Greater  Boston,  Sept. 

25,  1910. 

Rev.  Christopher  R.  Eliot,  2  West  Cedar 
Street,  Boston. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  epis¬ 
copal,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protes¬ 
tant  Episcopal,  Unitarian,  Universalist, 
Swedenborgian,  and  Salvation  Army. 

Ill  churches;  9  denominations. 

(Any  religious  organization  or  philan¬ 
thropic  organization  may  become  associate 
members). 

•  Object:  Fellowship,  cooperation  of  de¬ 
nominations,  emphasizing  Christian  Unity 
above  denominational  lines,  moral  and  civic 
betterment  and  evangelism. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
public  health,  juvenile  protection,  prison  re¬ 
form,  immigrant  aid,  civic  righteousness, 
Sabbath  observance,  vacation  Bible  schools, 
public  recreation,  prevention  of  vice,  legisla¬ 
tion  for  temperance,  betterment  of  working 
conditions,  adjustment  of  relations  between 
labor  and  capital. 

'  MASSACHUSETTS. 

Brockton: — Federated  Churches  of  Brockton, 

Jan.  13,  1911. 

Rev.  Paul  Sperry,  46  W.  Rossiter  Street. 

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Baptist,  National  Baptist  (Colored),  Free 
Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Methodist 
Episcopal,  Olivet  Memorial,  New  Jerusalem 
(Swedenborgan),  Unitarian,  and  Universalist. 

19  churches;  8  denominations. 

Object:  Civic  improvement,  cooperation  of 
churches. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
pastoral  supply  and  supervision  of  weak 
churches;  and  legal  aid. 


MASSACHUSETTS. 

Brookline: — Brookline  Federation  of  Churches. 
F.  W.  Baldwin,  Jr.,  3  Copley  Street. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Episco¬ 
pal,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant 
Episcopal,  Unitarian,  and  Universalist. 

11  churches;  7  denominations. 

Object:  (Not  given). 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  and  re¬ 
ciprocal  exchanges  between  denominations. 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

Chelsea: — The  Federated  Churches  of  Chelsea, 
Feb.  21,  1912. 

Waldo  B.  Russell,  140  Bellingham  Street. 

Baptist,  Free  Baptist,  Congregational, 
Methodist  Episcopal,  African  M.  E.,  Episco¬ 
palian,  Adventist,  and  Universalist. 

10  churches;  8  denominations. 

Y.  M.  C.  A.  and  Salvation  Army  also 
members. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  and  cooperation  of 
denominations. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
civic  righteousness,  teacher  training, 

Note: — “Our  Federation  is  not  doing  its 
full  work  as  yet,  but  we  hope  soon  to  have 
everything  under  way.” 


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MASSACHUSETTS. 

Fall  Fiver: — Federation  of  Churches  and  Other 
Religious  Organizations  of  Fall  River 
and  Vicinity,  Dec.  18,  1912. 

Percy  C.  Guy,  Bedford  St.,  Fall  River,  Mass. 

Baptist,  National  Baptist  (Colored), 
Christian,  Congregational,  Friends,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal,  Primitive  Methodist,  Protes¬ 
tant  Episcopal,  United  Presbyterian, ,  Feder¬ 
ated  Church,  Salvation  Army,  Unitarian,  and 
Y.  M.  C.  A. 

31  churches;  9  denominations. 

Organizations  doing  religious  or  philan¬ 
thropic  work  may.  be  members. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  cooperation  of  denomi¬ 
nations,  and  emphasizing  Christian  Unity 
above  denominational  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
distributing  _  for  church  .  responsibility, 
recommendation  of  denominational  enter¬ 
prises,  immigrant  aid,  Sabbath  observance, 
legislation  for  temperance,  and  anti-poly¬ 
gamy,  betterment  of  working  conditions. 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

Hyde  Park:— Hyde  Park  Federation  of 
Churches,  Nov.  12,  1912. 

Hv  W.  Loveland,  29  Lincoln  St. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protes¬ 
tant  Episcopal,  and  Unitarian. 

6  churches;  6  denominations. 

Y.  M.  C.  A.,  and  like  organizations. 

Object:  Evangelism,  cooperation  of  de¬ 

nominations. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
and  Survey  (census  of  every  person). 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

Ipswich:— Council  of  the  Federated  Churches 
of  Ipswich,  June  20,  1912. 

Rev.  Robt.  Parker. 


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Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  and  Reformed  Episcopal. 

5  churches;  4  denominations. 

Object.  Cooperation  of  denominations, 
evangelism,  moral  and  civic  betterment,  and 
fellowship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  public 
health,  better  housing. 


MASSACHUSETTS. 

Lawrence.  Inter-church  Union  of  Lawrence. 
Ernest  G.  Gay. 

Baptist,  Free  Baptist,  Congregational, 
Methodist  Episcopal,  .  Primitive  Methodist, 
and  CTnited  Presbyterian. 

7  churches;  6  denominations. 


MASSACHUSETTS. 

Lowell; — The  Lowell  Federation  of  Churches, 
March  6,  1911. 

Rev.  C.  E.  Davis,  331  Walker  St. 

Baptist,  Free  Baptist,  Congregational, 
Methodist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in  the  U. 
S.  A.,  Primitive  Methodist,  Protestant  Epis¬ 
copal,  United  Presbyterian,  Unitarian,  Uni- 
versalist,  and  Greek  Orthodox. 

30  churches;  11  denominations. 

.  Object:  Fellowship,  emphasizing  Chris¬ 
tian  Unity  above  denominational  lines;  and 
moral  and  civic  betterment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  'between 

churches,  districting  for  church  responsi¬ 
bility,  recommendation  of  denominational 
enterprises,  public  health,  juvenile  protec¬ 
tion,  civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  observ¬ 
ance,  public  recreation,  survey  (in  coopera¬ 
tion  with  Bible  society),  legislation  for  labor 
and  social  conditions,  and  adjustment  of 
relations  between  labor  and  capital. 

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MASSACHUSETTS. 


Malden: — Malden  Church  Federation,  June  21, 
1913. 

Rev.  James  Mudge,  33  Cedar  Street. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Universalist, 
and  Pentecostal. 

15  churches;  6  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship  and  moral  and  civic 

betterment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 

*  public  health,  civic  righteousness,  Sabbath 
observance,  public  recreation,  prevention  of 
vice,  legislation,  adjustment  of  relations  be¬ 
tween  labor  and  capital,  and  removal  of 
misconceptions  of  church  and  industry. 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

Medford:— -The  Federated  Churches  of  Med¬ 
ford,  1912. 

Rev.  Henry  Francis  Smith,  33  Forest  Street, 
West  Medford. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  Unitarian,  and  Universalist. 

12  churches;  5  denominations. 

Objects:  Fellowship  and  cooperation  be¬ 
tween  denominations. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  church  responsibility,  survey. 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

Methuen: — The  Christian  League  of  Methuen, 
1887. 

.  Rev.  C.  H.  Oliphant,  4  Tremont  St. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  Primitive  Methodist,  and  Universalist. 

7  churches;  5  denominations. 

Objects:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  cooperation,  and  emphasizing 
Christian  Unity  above  denominational  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  recom- 


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mendation  of  denominational  enterprises, 
reciprocal  exchanges  between  denomina¬ 
tions,  public  health,  juvenile  protection,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  vacation 
Bible  schools,  prevention  of  vice,  survey,  and 
wider  use  of  church  equipment. 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

New  Bedford: — The  Federation  of  Churches 
in  New  Bedford  and  Vicinity,  Oct.  21, 
1912. 

Rev.  Henry  E.  Oxnard,  2135  Acushnet  Ave. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Evan¬ 
gelical  Association,  Methodist  Episcopal, 
African  M.  E.,  African  M.  E.  Zion,  Swedish, 
Universalist,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A., 
Primitive  Methodist,  and  Protestant  Epis¬ 
copal. 

24  churches;  12  denominations. 

Objects:  Moral  and  civic  betterment, 
evangelism,  cooperation,  and  fellowship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
civic  righteousness,  and  survey. 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

Pepperell: — The  Church  Federation  of  Pepper- 
ell,  March,  1913. 

Rev.  Dudley  R.  Child. 

Congregational,  Methodist  Episcopal,  and 
Unitarian. 

3  churches;  3  denominations. 

Objects:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  essential  Christian  Unity,  and 
evangelism. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
reciprocal  exchanges  between  denomina¬ 
tions,  and  civic  righteousness. 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

Pittsfield: — Federation  of  Churches  of  Pitts¬ 
field,  May,  1910. 


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Miss  Phila  M.  Whipple,  27  East  Housatonic 
St. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  African  M.  E.,  Protestant  Episcopal, 
and  Adventist. 

11  churches;  6  denominations. 

Objects:  Fellowship,  and  moral  and  civic 
betterment. 

Work  done:  Districting  for  church  re¬ 
sponsibility,  readjustment  of  religious  forces 
in  accordance  with  changes  in  population, 
and  recommendation  of  denominational 
enterprises. 

Tent  and  open-air  services. 


MASSACHUSETTS. 

Salem: — The  Council  of  the  Churches  and 
Other  Religious  Bodies  of  Salem,  Oct. 

31,  1911. 

Rer.  Edward  D.  Johnson,  80  Federal  Street. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Unitarian,  and 
Universalist. 

11  churches;  6  denominations. 

Objects:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment. 

Work  done:  Survey  (but  little  else). 


MASSACHUSETTS. 

Springfield: — Springfield  Federation  of 

Churches,  Oct.  1912. 

Warren  P.  Underwood,  54  Forest  St. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Episco¬ 
pal,  Presbyterian,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Uni¬ 
tarian,  and  Universalist. 

7  denominations. 

Note: — The  organization  is  as  yet  incom¬ 
plete,  and  no  work  done  has  been  reported. 


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MASSACHUSETTS. 

S  ton  eh  am The  Federated  Council  of  the 
Stoneham  Church,  May  11,  1913. 

G.  Y.  Hutchins,  26  Congress  St. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Evangelical  As¬ 
sociation,  Methodist  Episcopal,  and  Uni¬ 
tarian. 

5  churches;  5  denominations.  ' 

Objects:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 

fellowship,  and  moral  and  civic  betterment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
juvenile  protection,  civic  righteousness,  Sab¬ 
bath  observance,  public  recreation,  preven¬ 
tion  of  vice. 

Note: — Art.  II  Constitution:  '‘The  object 
of  the  Council  shall  be  to  investigate  and  to 
collect  data  concerning  the  moral,  social  and 
economic  condition  of  Stoneham,  and  so  far 
as  seems  possible  to  lay  plans  for  her  bet¬ 
terment  and  to  fearlessly  strive  to  carry 
them  into  execution.”  (The  work  of  the 
Council  for  the  first  year  will  be  chiefly  a 
work  of  investigation  by  three  standing  com¬ 
mittees  of  five  members  each,  as  follows : 
Public  Welfare,  Social  Life,  Associated 
Charities.) 


MASSACHUSETTS. 

n  Watertown: — Federation  of  Churches  in 
Watertown,  May  27,  1909. 

John  P.  Hach,  9  Frank  St. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Unitarian,  and 
•  Women’s  Christian  Temperance  Union. 

5  churches;  5  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  and  evangelism. 

Work  done:  Public  health,  Sabbath  ob¬ 
servance,  public  recreation,  prevention  of 
vice,  and  betterment  of  working  conditions. 


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MASSACHUSETTS. 


Westboro: — The  Inter-Church  Council,  1910. 

W.  E.  Chamberlain. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist .  Epis¬ 
copal,  Protestant  Episcopal,  and  Unitarian 
Congregational. 

5  churches;  5  denominations. 

Objects:  Cooperation  of  denominations. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  public 
recreation,  and  legislation. ' 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

Whitman: — Whitman  Church  Federation,  1913. 
Howard  S.  Baker,  114  School  St. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Advent,  and 
Unitarian. 

6  churches;  6  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 

fellowship  and  moral  and  civic  betterment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
civic  righteousness,  initial  action  toward  es¬ 
tablishing  Old  Ladies’  Home,  a  fund  haying 
been  bequeathed  for  the  purpose,  Religious 
Census. 

MICHIGAN. 

Michigan: — Michigan  Federation  of  Churches. 
Rev.  O.  J.  Price,  420  N.  Capitol  Ave.,  Lansing. 

Baptist,  Free  Baptist,  Congregational, 
Methodist  Episcopal,  and  Presbyterian  in 
the-U.  S.  A. 

5  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility. 

Note: — Our  Federation  has  been  inactive 
during  the  past  year. 


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MICHIGAN. 


Detroit: — Cooperative  Council  of  City  Mis¬ 
sions,  May  9,  1913. 

Wellington  M.  Logan,  Y.  M.  C.  A. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Disciples  of 
Christ,  Evangelical  Association,  Lutheran 
General  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Pres¬ 
byterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant 
Episcopal. 

100  churches;  8  denominations. 

Object:  Aid  to  foreign  population;  main¬ 
taining  churches  in  central  portion  of  city, 
establishment  of  new  churches  in  residen¬ 
tial  portion  of  the  city,  further  the  coopera¬ 
tion  of  the  various  Protestant  City  Mis¬ 
sionary  Societies. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  re¬ 
adjustment  of  religious  forces  in  accordance 
with  changes  in  population,  recommenda¬ 
tion  of  denominational  enterprises. 


MICHIGAN. 

Lansing: — Lansing  Federation  of  Churches, 
1911. 

E.  O.  Izant. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Disciples  of 
Christ,  Methodist  Episcopal,  African  M.  E., 
Methodist  Protestant,  Presbyterian  in  the 
U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  and  Uni- 
versalist, 

17  churches;  9  denominations. 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment,  fel¬ 
lowship,  cooperation,  and  emphasizing 
Christian  Unity  above  denominational  lines. 

Work  done:  Civic  righteousness,  public 
recreation,  and  survey  of  social  and  health 
conditions. 

Note: — This  federation  is  slowly  gaining 
ground. 


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-MICHIGAN. 


Muskegon: — Federation  of  Churches,  1914.  In¬ 
active. 

17  churches;  8  denominations. 

MINNESOTA 

No  State  Federation. 

Mankato: — Federated  Churches  of  Mankato, 
Dec.,  1911. 

J.  S.  Findley,  Y.  M.  C.  A. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Evan¬ 
gelical  Association,  Lutheran  General 
Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in 
the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  and 
Welsh  Presbyterian. 

16  churches;  9  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  and  cooperation  of 
denominations. 

Work  done:  Supply  of  outlying  districts 
with  Gospel,  law  enforcement,  Sabbath  ob¬ 
servance,  and  extension  Bible  classes. 

MINNESOTA 

Winona: — Federation  of  Churches,  1912. 

Herbert  M.  Bierce. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal  (South),  Presbyterian  in  the 
U.  S.  A.,  United  Evangelical  (Salvation 
Army  and  Y.  M.  C.  A.  also). 

7  churches;  6  denominations. 

Object:  Not  given. 

Federation  dormant. 

MISSOURI. 

No  State  Federation. 

Aurora: — Federation  of  the  Churches  of 
Aurora,  Nov.,  1913. 

Rev.  W.  J.  Willis. 


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Object:  Christian  fellowship  and  the 

Unity  of  the  Churches  to  investigate  the 
moral  condition  of  the  town,  including  pub¬ 
lic  recreation,  temperance,  Sabbath  observ¬ 
ance  and  social  pyrity,  social  betterment, 
religious  education  through  Sunday  Schools, 
Bible  classes,  brotherhoods,  etc.,  and  charity 
work. 

Work  done:  (Not  in  existence  long 
enough  for  results). 

MISSOURI. 

Kansas  City:— Church  Federation  of  Greater 
Kansas  City,  1909. 

Nat  Spencer,  412  Scarritt  Arcade. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Disciples  of 
Christ,  Friends,  Evangelical  Association, 
Methodist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Episcopal 
(South),  Methodist  Protestant,  Presbyterian 
in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S. 
(South),  Reformed  Presbyterian,  United 
Brethren,  United  Presbyterian. 

74  churches;  14  denominations. 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment, 

evangelism,  cooperation  of  denominations, 
fellowship,  and  emphasizing  Christian  Unity 
above  denominational  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
juvenile  protection,  civic  righteousness,  va¬ 
cation  Bible  classes,  teacher  training,  public 
recreation,  prevention  of  vice,  betterment  of 
working  conditions. 

MISSOURI. 

Springfield:— Federation  of  the  Churches  of 
Christ  in  Springfield,  April  17,  1913. 

Rev.  R.  B.  Blyth,  511  E.  Calhoun  St. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Episcopal  (South), 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  and  United 
Presbyterian. 

20  churches;  7  denominations. 


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Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 

emphasizing  Christian  Unity  above  denomi¬ 
national  lines,  evangelism,  moral  and  civic 
betterment,  and  fellowship.  i 

Work  done:  Civic  righteousness,  babbatn 
observance,  teacher  training,  and  removal  of 
misconceptions  of  church  and  industry;  con¬ 
ducted  a  S.  S.  Institute,  and  giving  a  course 
of  Bible  lectures  and  teacher  training.  We 
have  entered  upon  a  legal  fight  to  prevent  , 
prize-fighting  in  athletic  clubs.” 

MISSOURI. 

St.  Joseph:— Church  Federation  of  St.  Joseph, 

April,  1911. 

E.  M.  Wallace,  416  North  7th  St. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  German 
Evangelical  Synod,  Evangelical  Association, 
Lutheran  General  Synod,  Methodist  Episco¬ 
pal,  Methodist  Episcopal  (South),  I  resby- 
terian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Presbyterian  in  the 
U.  S.  (South),  and  United  Presbyterian. 

49  churches;  11  denominations. 

Y.  M.  C.  A.  also.  . 

Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 

fellowship,  moral  and  civic  betterment,  and 

evangelism.  ...  .  , 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  re¬ 
adjustment  of  religious  forces  in  accordance 
with  changes  in  population,  reciprocal  ex¬ 
changes  between  denominations,  public 
health,  juvenile  protection,  civic  righteous¬ 
ness,  Sabbath  observance,  training  in  citi¬ 
zenship,  and  prevention  of  vice. 

MISSOURI. 

St.  Louis: — Church  Federation  of  St.  Louis, 
1910,  reorganized  in  1912. 

Rev.  Clair  E.  Ames,  623-4  New  Bank  of  Com¬ 
merce  Building. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Disciples  of 
Christ,  German  Evangelical  Synod,  Lutheran 

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General  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal  (South),  Presbyterian  in  the 
U.  S.  A.,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  (South), 
Protestant  Episcopal,  Reformed  Presby¬ 
terian,  and  United  Presbyterian. 

96  churches;  12  denominations. 

Objects:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 
moral  and  civic  betterment,  and  evangelism 
in  spiritual  welfare. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
directing  church  responsibility,  readjustment 
df  religious  forces  in  accordance  with 
Changes  in  population,  defining  denomina¬ 
tional  tasks,  civic  righteousness,  extension 
Bible  classes,  vacation  Bible  schools,  teacher 
training,  surveys  of  many  kinds,  and  wider 
use  of  church  equipment. 


NEBRASKA. 

Nebraska: — Nebraska  Church  Federation,  Feb. 

1,  1909. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Disciples  of 
Christ,  Lutheran  General  Synod,  Methodist 
Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Re¬ 
formed  in  the  U.  S.,  United  Brethren,  United 
Evangelical,  United  Presbyterian. 

1642  churches;  10  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 
and  emphasizing  Christian  Unity  above  de¬ 
nominational  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  pastoral  supply 
and  supervision  of  weak  churches,  district¬ 
ing  for  church  responsibility,  readjustment 
of  religious  forces  in  accordance  with 
changes  in  population,  recommendation  of 
denominational  enterprises,  reciprocal  ex¬ 
changes  between  denominations,  surveys  of 
religious  conditions,  and  legislation  for  Sab¬ 
bath  observance. 


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NEBRASKA. 


Hastings: — Hastings  Church  Federation,  Oct. 

1912. 

C.  P.  Sheaff,  402  W.  5th  St. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Methodist  Episcopal, 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  and  United 
Evangelical. 

5  churches;  5  denominations. 

Y.  M.  C.  A.,  also. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  cooperation  of  denominations,  em¬ 
phasizing  Christian  Unity  above  denomina¬ 
tional  lines,  and  evangelism. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
reciprocal'  _  exchanges  between  denomina¬ 
tions,  public  health,  juvenile  protection,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath*  observance,  exten¬ 
sion  Bible  classes,  and  prevention  of  vice. 

NEBRASKA. 

Omaha: — The  Omaha  Church  Federation,  1909. 
Geo.  T.  Lindley,  1322  N.  41st  St. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Lu¬ 
theran  General  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal, 
African  M.  E.,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A., 
Protestant  Episcopal,  Reformed  in  America, 
United  Brethren,  and  United  Presbyterian. 

49  churches;  11  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  cooperation. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  recom¬ 
mendation  of  denominational  enterprises, 
prison  reform,  civic  righteousness,  Sabbath 
observance,  survey  (neighborhood),  and  bet¬ 
terment  of  working  conditions. 

NEBRASKA. 

York: — The  York  Church  Federation,  June  12, 

1913. 

R.  E.  Cutler,  224  West  11th  St. 

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Baptist,  Congregational,  Lutheran  General 
Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Presbvterian  in 
the  U.  S.  A.,  United  Brethren,  and  United 
Presbyterian. 

7  churches;  7  denominations. 

Object:  Evangelism,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  fellowship  and  cooperation. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  public 
health,  juvenile  protection,  prison  reform, 
civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  ex¬ 
tension  Bible  classes,  teacher  training,  edu¬ 
cation  in  sex  hygiene,  training  in  citizenship, 
public  recreation,  prevention  of  vice,  survey 
of  the  city,  removal  of  misconceptions  of 
church  and  industry,  and  wider  use  of  church 
equipment. 

NEW  HAMPSHIRE. 

New  Hampshire: — Interdenominational  Com¬ 
mission  of  New  Hampshire,  temporary, 
Dec.  21,  1903,  permanent  April  5,  1905. 
Rev.  Thomas  H.  Stacy,  41  South  Spring  St., 
Concord,  N.  H. 

Baptist,  Free  Baptist,  Christian,  Congre¬ 
gational,  Methodist  Episcopal. 

500  churches;  5  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  cooperation  of  de¬ 
nominations,  and  emphasizing  Christian 
Unity  above  denominational  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  pastoral  supply 
and  supervision  of  weak  churches,  district¬ 
ing  for  church  responsibility,  readjustment 
of  religious  forces  in  accordance  with 
changes  in  population,  recommendation  of 
denominational  enterprises,  defining  denomi¬ 
national  tasks,  reciprocal  exchanges  between 
denominations. 

NEW  HAMPSHIRE. 

Carroll  County: — Inter-Church  Federation  of 
Carroll  County. 

Rev.  A.  T.  Hillman,  Conway. 

Inactive. 


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NEW  JERSEY. 


New  Jersey: — Inter-Church  Federation  of 

New  Jersey. 

Rev.  H.  R.  MacCauley,  328a  Ellison  St., 
Paterson. 

No  data  given. 

NEW  JERSEY. 

Atlantic  City: — Inter-church  Federation  of  At¬ 
lantic  City  and  Atlantic  County. 

Samuel  Comly,  Lenox  Apt.,  Chelsea,  Atlan¬ 
tic  City. 

Not  active. 


NEW  JERSEY. 

Bound  Brook: — Inter-church  Federation  of 
Bound  Brook,  June  9,  1911. 

Rev.  Harold  E.  Green,  South  Bound  Brook. 

Congregational,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Pres¬ 
byterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episco¬ 
pal,  and  Reformed  in  America. 

5  churches;  5  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 

moral  and  civic  betterment,  and  evangelism. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
reciprocal  exchanges  between  denomina¬ 
tions,  juvenile  protection,  civic  righteous¬ 
ness,  Sabbath  observance,  training  in  citizen¬ 
ship,  public  recreation,  prevention  of  vice, 
family  rehabilitation. 

“Some  of  this  Work  Done  is  carried  on  by 

our  local  Settlement  House.  This  settlement 
work,  though  independent  of  the  Federation 
is  in  part  financed  by  the  churches  of  the 
Federation,  and  its  Board  of  Directors  is 
composed  of  members  from  the  federated 
churches.” 


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NEW  JERSEY. 

Burlington  County: — Burlington  County  Inter- 
Church  Federation,  Dec.,  1911. 

Rev.  Frank  Lukens,  202  East  Union  St. 

Baptist,  Methodist  Episcopal,  and  Presby¬ 
terian  in  the  U.  S.  A. 

At  present  4  churches;  at  present  3  de¬ 
nominations. 

Note: — “This  Federation  exists  in  name 
only  at  present.  This  organization  is  far 
from  satisfactory  to  us,  and  we  hope  for 
better  things.” 

NEW  JERSEY. 

Hudson  County: — Inter-Church  Federation, 

May  23,  1910. 

Rev.  James  Boyd  Hunter,  228  Wegman 
Place,  Jersey  City. 

Practically  at  a  standstill. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Lutheran  Gen¬ 
eral  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Presby¬ 
terian  in  the  U.  iS.  A.,  Reformed  in  America, 
and  United  Evangelical. 

About  30  churches;  7  denominations. 

No  work  done.  (Inactive). 

NEW  JERSEY. 

Monmouth  County: — The  ^Federation  of  the 
Protestant  Churches  of  Monmouth 
County,  Sept.  18,  1913. 

E.  Taylor  Judd,  P.  O.  Bldg.,  Freehold,  N.  J. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  Methodist  Protestant,  and  Presby¬ 
terian  in  the  U.  S.  A. 

91  churches;  6  denominations. 

Objects:  Emphasizing  Christian  Unity 

above  denominational  lines;  cooperation  of 
denominations,  moral  and  civic  betterment, 
evangelism. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  sur¬ 
vey  (economic,  educational,  recreational,  re¬ 
ligious),  and  legislation. 


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NEW  JERSEY. 


Moorestown: — F  ederation  of  Christian 
Churches  of  Moorestown,  Nov.  7,  1913. 

A.  J.  Dauman. 

Baptist,  Friends,  Methodist  Episcopal, 
Methodist  Protestant,  Presbyterian  in  the 
U.  S.  A.,  and  Protestant  Episcopal. 

%  7  churches;  7  denominations. 

Object:  “The  object  of  the  federation 

slhall  be  to  draw  together  the  Christian 
forces  of  the  community  and  to  unite  them 
in  service  for  Christ  and  humanity.” 

Work  done:  (Not  in  existence  long  enough 
for  results). 

NEW  JERSEY. 

New  Brunswick: — Inter-Church  Federation  of 
New  Brunswick,  Nov.,  1911. 

Hon.  Freeman  Woodbridge,  Natl.  Bank  of 
N.  J.  Bldg. 

Baptist,  German  Evangelical  Synod, 
Methodist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in  the  U. 

S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Reformed  in 
America. 

13  churches;  6  denominations. 

Objects:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  cooperation,  and  em¬ 
phasizing  Christian  Unity  above  denomina¬ 
tional  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churdhes, 
reciprocal  exchanges  between  denomina¬ 
tions,  civic  survey,  and  a  wide  variety  of 
local  social  betterment,  through  the  enforce¬ 
ment  of  law,  the  prevention  of  vice,  and  the 
adjustment  of  economic  conditions. 

NEW  JERSEY. 

Nutley: — Nutley  Federation  of  Churches,  May, 
1913. 

Charles  Thorn,  49  Daily  St. 

Congregational,  Methodist  Episcopal, 
Protestant  Episcopal,  Reformed  in  America 
(Dutch  Reformed). 


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4  churches,  4  denominations. 

Objects:  Cooperation  and  fellowship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility. 

NEW  JERSEY. 

Paterson:— Paterson  Inter-Church  Federation, 
1911. 

Rev.  A.  N.  Bean,  360  15th  St. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Lutheran  General 
Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Methodist 
Protestant,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A., 
Reformed  in  America,  and  United  Pres¬ 
byterian. 

16  churches;  8  denominations. 

(“Federation  inactive;  must  be  re¬ 
organized  and  re-vitalized  before  it  will  be 
effective.”) 

NEW  JERSEY. 

Roosevelt  Borough: —  May,  1913. 

Methodist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in  the 
U.  S.  A.,  and  Protestant  Episcopal. 

3  churches;  3  denominations. 

Y.  M.  C.  A.,  also. 

Object:  Fellowship,  and  moral  and  civic 
betterment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
public  health,  juvenile  protection,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  public 
recreation,  prevention  of  vice,  betterment  of 
working  conditions,  prevention  of  occupa¬ 
tional  diseases,  protection  of  women  and 
child  workers,  removal  of  misconceptions  of 
church  and  industry,  and  wider  use  of  church 
equipment. 

NEW  JERSEY. 

Somerset  County: — Inter-Church  Federation 
of  Somerset  County,  June  18,  1908. 

Rev.  Harold  E.  Green,  Bound  Brook. 


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Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  African  M.  E.,  Presbyterian  in  the  U. 

S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  and  Reformed  in 
America. 

26  churches;  7  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation  and  fellowship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
recommendation  of  denominational  enter¬ 
prises,  civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  observ¬ 
ance,  prevention  of  vice,  and  legislation  for 
enforcement  of  law. 

MEW  JERSEY. 

Trenton: — Inter-Church  Federation  of  Trenton 
and  Mercer  County,  Oct.  22,  1906. 

Kenneth  H.  Lanning,  828  Berkeley  Ave., 
Trenton. 

Baptist,  Lutheran  General  Synod,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal,  African  M.  E.  Zion,  Presby¬ 
terian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  and  Protestant 
Episcopal. 

44  churches;  5  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  cooperation  and  em¬ 
phasizing  Christian  Unity  above  denomina¬ 
tional  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
juvenile  protection,  prison  reform,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  evan¬ 
gelistic  cooperation,  temperance,  public 
recreation,  prevention  of  vice,  family  re¬ 
habilitation,  betterment  of  working  condi¬ 
tions,  adjustment  of  relations  between  labor 
and  capital,  protection  of  women  and  child 
workers. 

NEW  JERSEY. 

Union  County: — Inter-Church  Federation  of 
Union  County. 

Rev.  L.  B.  Crane,  659  Newark  Ave.,  Eliza¬ 
beth. 

(Federation  not  now  active). 


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NEW  YORK. 


New  York: — The  Federation  of  Churches  and 

Christian  Workers  of  the  State  of  New 
York,  Nov.  13,  1900. 

Rev.  Martyn  Sommerbell,  Lakemont,  (Yates 
County.) 

.  Baptist,  Free  Baptist,  Christian,  Congrega¬ 
tional,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in 
the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Reformed 
in  America,  Seventh  Day  Baptist. 

9  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  cooperation. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
survey  to  ascertain  facts;  legislation  for  sup¬ 
pression  of  race-track  gambling. 

(“The  Federation  was  organized  in  1900, 
and  worked  well  up  to  1907.  It  was  very 
effective  during  the  incumbency  of  Goy. 
Hughes,  and  helped  in  the  fight  against  race¬ 
track  gambling.  Recently  it  has  been  in  a 
state  of  suspended  animation.”) 


NEW  YORK. 

Albany: — Inter-Church  Federation  of  Albany, 
Feb.  19,  1912.  Inactive.^ 

Rev.  F.  G.  Coffin,  126  Chestnut  St. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Ger¬ 
man  Evangelical  Synod,  Evangelical  Asso¬ 
ciation,  Lutheran  General  Synod,  Methodist 
Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A., 
Protestant  Episcopal,  Reformed  in  America, 
Reformed  Episcopal,  United  Presbyterian. 

31  churches;  12  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  cooperation,  evangelism,  and  em¬ 
phasizing  Christian  Unity  above  denomina¬ 
tional  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  collec¬ 
tion  of  funds  for  flood  sufferers  in  middle 
west,  and  advertising  religious  services. 


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NEW  YORK. 

I 

Albany  County: — Albany  County  Federation 
of  Churches. 

Rev.  F.  G.  Coffin,  126  Chestnut  St.,  Albany. 
(Not  active). 

NEW  YORK. 

Babylon: — Babylon  Federation  of  Churches, 
Dec.  8,  1913. 

Wilbur  C.  Abbot,'  Secretary. 

Presbyterian,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Bap¬ 
tist,  Protestant  Episcopal. 

4  churches;  4  denominations. 

“Although  so  newly  organized  we  plan  to 

make  a  religious  canvas  and  census  of  the 
place,  to  hold  monthly  union  services  and 
to  take  up  other  forms  of  united  work  for 
the  community.” 

NEW  YORK. 

Ballston  Springs: — Ballston  Springs  Federa¬ 
tion,  1911.  Inactive. 

Rev.  J.  W.  Hegeman. 

Baptist,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian 
in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Pen¬ 
tecostal  Mission. 

5  churches;  4  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  and  emphasizing  Chris¬ 
tian  Unity  above  denominational  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  re¬ 
adjustment  of  religious  forces  in  accordance 
with  changes  in  the  population,  reciprocal 
exchanges  between  denominations,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  educa¬ 
tion  in  sex  hygiene,  training  in  citizenship, 
survey  of  social  conditions,  family  rehabili¬ 
tation,  and  removal  of  misconceptions  of 
church  and  industry. 

(This  federation  is  reported  inactive  in 

1914.) 


NEW  YORK. 


Buffalo: — Buffalo  Federation  of  Churches, 
April  15,  1913. 

Rev.  Edward  C.  Fellowes,  181  Franklin  St. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Disciples  of 
Christ,  Evangelical  Association,  Lutheran 
General  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Pres¬ 
byterian  in  the  U.  iS.  A.,  Reformed  in 
America,  Reformed  in  the  U.  S.,  United 
Brethren,  United  Evangelical,  United  Pres¬ 
byterian. 

64  churches;  12  denominations. 

Charity  Organization  Society. 

Y.  M.  C.  A. 

Anti-Saloon  League. 

Object:  Cooperation,  moral  and  civic 
betterment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  recip¬ 
rocal  exchanges  between  denominations, 
public  health,  civic  righteousness,  Sabbath 
observance,  vacation  Bible  schools,  teacher 
training,  education  in  sex  hygiene,  public 
recreation,  prevention  of  vice,  religious  sur¬ 
vey,  legislation  for  health,  marriage  laws, 
and  Rest  One  Day  in  Seven,  adjustment  o 9 
relations  between  labor  and  capital,  removal 
of  misconceptions  of  church  and  industry. 

NEW  YORK. 

New  York  City: — The  New  York  Federation 
of  Churches,  March  18,  1895. 

Rev.  Walter  Laidlaw,  200  Fifth  Ave. 

Baptist,  Free  Baptist,  Christian,  Congrega¬ 
tional,  Disciples  of  Christ,  Friends,  German 
Evangelical  Synod,  Evangelical  Association, 
Lutheran  General  Synod,  Methodist  Episco¬ 
pal,  African  M.  E.,  African  M.  E.  Zion, 
Methodist  Protestant,  Moravian,  Presby¬ 
terian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Primitive  Methodist, 
Protestant  Episcopal,  Reformed  in  America, 
Reformed  in  the  U.  S.,  Reformed  Episcopal, 
Reformed  Presbyterian,  Seventh  Day  Bap- 


“K 


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tist,  United  Presbyterian,  Welsh  Presby¬ 
terian,  Lutheran  General  Council,  Lutheran 
Synodical  Conference,  Lutheran  Slovak 
Synod,  Lutheran  Norwegian,  Lutheran 
Danish,  Pentecostal-Nazarene,  Salvation 
Army,  Swedenborgian,  Volunteers,  Unitar¬ 
ian,  Universalist,  Union  Protestant,  Catholic 
Apostolic,  .Adventist,  Roman  Catholic.  Jews 
are  associate  members  only,  constitution 
being  on  “Christian  basis.” 

Number  of  churches  changes  every  day; 

40  denominations. 

Object:  “Aggressive,  cooperative  work, 

in  behalf  of  the  spiritual,  physical,  educa¬ 
tion,  economic,  social  interests  of  individual, 
family  and  community  life  in  New  York.” 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  re¬ 
adjustment  of  religious  forces  in  accordance 
with  changes  in  population,  recommenda¬ 
tion  of  denominational  enterprises,  public 
health  (park  locations,  public  baths,  tene¬ 
ment  house  improvements,  rapid  transit 
routes),  vacation  Bible  schools,  public  recre¬ 
ation,  prevention  of  vice,  survey,  legislation 
of  all  kinds,  betterment  of  working  condi¬ 
tions,  adjustment^of  relations  between  labor 
and  capital,  wider  use  of  church  equipment, 
and  advancement  of  colored  people. 

NEW  YORK. 

Poughkeepsie: — Inter-Church  Federation  of 
Poughkeepsie,  April  22,  1912. 

Henry  T.  Lumb,  81  Hooker  Ave. 

Baptist,  National  Baptist,  Congregational, 
Friends,  German  Evangelical  Synod,  Lu¬ 
theran  General  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal, 
African  M.  E.  Zion,  Presbyterian  in  the  U. 

S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  and  Reformed 
in  America. 

19  churches;  8  denominations. 

'Object:  .  1st.  To  promote  the  spiritual, 
moral,  social  and  economic  welfare  of  the 
community.  2nd.  To  endeavor  to  adjust 

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and  alleviate  conditions  that  are  detrimental 
to  the  welfare  of  the  community. 

Work  done:  (Nothing  given  as  accom¬ 
plished.) 

NEW  YORK. 

Troy: — Inter-Church  Federation  of  Troy  and 
Rensselaer  County,  Nov.,  1914.  Inactive. 

Robert  Reeves,  Y.  M.  C.  A, 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Disciples  of 
Christ,  German  Evangelical  Synod,  Lutheran 
General  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal  (South),  African  M.  E.,  Pres¬ 
byterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Epis¬ 
copal,  and  United  Presbyterian. 

36  churches;  10  denominations. 

Object:  Working  for  the  spiritual  welfare 
of  the  community  by  union  services. 

Work  done:  Juvenile  protection,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  educa¬ 
tion  in  sex  hygiene,  and  wider  use  of  church 
equipment. 

NEW  YORK. 

Wellsville: — Federation  Council  of  Churches 
of  Wellsville,  1904. 

Rev.  Ira  A.  Hotaling,  260  N.  Main  St. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Disciples  of 
Christ,  Methodist  Episcopal,  German 
Methodist. 

5  churches;  4  denominations. 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment,  and 
cooperation  of  denominations. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
civic  righteousness,  religious  canvas  house 
to  house. 

NORTH  CAROLINA. 

No  State  Federation. 

Greensboro: — Greensboro  Inter-Church  Asso¬ 
ciation,  June  11,  1912. 

Mrs.  B.  B.  Carr. 


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Baptist,  Christian,  Friends,  Lutheran  Gen¬ 
eral  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal  (South), 
Methodist  Protestant,  Moravian,  Presby¬ 
terian  in  the  U.  S.  (South),  and  Protestant 
Episcopal. 

17  churches;  11  denominations. 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment,  and 
cooperation  of  denominations. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
publication  of  Inter-Churc'h  Monthly;  public 
health;  juvenile  protection,  legal  aid  in  law 
enforcement,  civic  righteousness,  training  in 
citizenship:  public  recreation,  prevention  of 
vice,  survey  of  community  for  law  enforce¬ 
ment,  legislation  on  liquor  and  immorality; 
and  family  rehabilitation. 

NORTH  DAKOTA. 

North  Dakota: — Interdenominational  Comity 
Commission  of  North  Dakota,  May  20, 
1909. 


Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  and  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A. 

4  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 

and  emphasizing  Christian  Unity  above  de¬ 
nominational  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  reciprocal  ex¬ 
changes  between  denominations. 


OHIO. 

Ohio: — Ohio  Federation. 

Rev.  C.  O.  Gill,  104  N.  3d  St.,  Columbus,  O. 

“No  meeting  of  the  Ohio  Federation  since 
1903,  or  possibly  1904.,, 

OHIO. 


Alliance: — -'Alliance  Federation  of  Churches, 
May  26,  1913. 

Rev.  P.  Stahl,  823  S.  Freedom  Ave. 


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Baptist,  Disciples  of  ’bust,  Friends, 
Methodist  Episcopal,  Presbyteran  in  the  U. 
S.  A.,  Reformed  in  the  U.  s.,  United  Breth¬ 
ren,  United  Presbyterian,  Vv  eisn  Calvinistic, 
Mf.  Union  College,  ana  tne  Salvation  Army. 

11  churches;  9  denominations 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelistic,  and  cooperation  of 
denominations. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
pastoral  supply  and  supervision  of  County 
Orphans’  Home,  and  districting  of  churches 
responsibility. 

OHIO. 

Cincinnati: — Federation  oi  vmurci- es  of  Cin¬ 
cinnati  and  Vicinity,  Jan.  19,  1914. 

Rev.  Frederick  F.  Fagley,  516  Union  Central 
Building. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Friends, 
Evangelical  Association,  Methodist  Episco¬ 
pal,  Methodist  Protesiant,  PresDyterian  in 
the  U.  S.  A.,  Presbyterian  in  he  U.  S. 
(South),  Protestant  Episcopal,  Reformed 
Presbyterian,  United  Brethren,  United  Pres¬ 
byterian,  Welsh  Presbyterian, 

Other  Organizations:  verier.  Industrial 
Home,  Hamilton  County  Sunday  School  As¬ 
sociation,  Hope  Oospel  Mission,  Lane  Semi¬ 
nary,  Elizabeth  Gamble  Deaconess  Home, 
Methodist  Union  Missionary  Society,  Salva¬ 
tion  Army  (four  departments),  Y,  M.  C.  A. 
Association,  Colored  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Railroad 
Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Young  Women’s  Christian  As¬ 
sociation,  Foreigners’  Christian  Home. 

55  churches;  14  denominations. 

Object:  “The  objects  of  this  federation 
shall  be  to  foster  religious  movements;  to 
promote  the  spirit  of  comity  and  coopera¬ 
tion  among  all  our  churches,  especially  in 
the  establishment  of  mission  centers  and  new 
churches;  to  advance  the  charities  of  the 
community;  to  safeguard  the  welfare  of  the 
children;  to  encourage  the  feeling  of  mutual 
Helpfulness  among  all  parts  of  society,  es¬ 
pecially  in  industry  to  protect  tne  interests 


of  the  Sabbath,  temperance,  good  citizen¬ 
ship,  social  purity,  law  and  order;  and  to 
secure  other  objects  pertaining  to  local 

betterment.”  . 

Work  done:  (Too  recently  organized  to 

have  results). 

OHIO. 

Cleveland: — Federated  Churches  of  Cleveland, 
May.  1,  1911. 

Rev.  E.  R.  Wright,  1223  Schofield  Building. 

Baptist,  National  Baptist  (Colored),  Con¬ 
gregational,  Disciples  of  Christ,  Friends,  Ger¬ 
man  Evangelical  Synod,  Evangelical  Asso¬ 
ciation,  Lutheran  General  Synod,  Methodist 
Episcopal,  African  M.  E.,  Presbyterian  in  the 
U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Reformed 
Episcopal,  United  Brethren,  United  Evan¬ 
gelical,  United  Presbyterian,  Welsh  Presby¬ 
terian,  Unitarian,  Universalist,  and  Sweden- 
borgian. 

207  churches;  20  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  and  cooperation  of 
denominations. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  re¬ 
adjustment  of  religious  forces  in  accordance 
with  changes  in  population,  recommendation 
of  denominational  enterprises,  defining  de¬ 
nominational  tasks,  juvenile  protection,  civic 
righteousness.  Sabbath  observance,  vacation 
Bible  schools,  teacher  training,  education  in 
sex  hygiene,  training  in  citizenship,  surveys, 
legislation,  removal  of  misconceptions  of 
church  and  industry,  and  wider  use  of  church 
equipment. 

OHIO. 

Columbus: — General  Council  of  Churches  of 
Columbus,  Oct.  21,  1910. 

Rev.  Washington  Gladden. 

Baptist,  National  Baptist,  Free  Baptist, 
Christian,  Congregational,  Disciples  of 


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Christ,  Evangelical  Association,  Lutheran 
General  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Metho¬ 
dist  Protestant,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A., 
Reformed  Presbyterian,  United  Brethren, 
Welsh  Presbyterian,  and  Universalist. 

30  churches;  13  denominations. 

Object:  Emphasizing  .Christian  Unity 
above  denominational  lines,  information  and 
education. 

Work  done:  Public  health,  juvenile  pro¬ 
tection,  .  prison  reform,  legal  aid,  immigrant 
aid,  civic  righteousness,  training  in  citizen¬ 
ship,  public  recreation,  surveys  (has  sought 
information  along  these  lines  and  reported 
to  monthly  meeting). 


OHIO. 

Dayton Federated  Churches  of  Dayton,  Oct 
12,  1913. 

Rev.  Lester  S.  Boyce,  130  Richmond  Ave. 

Baptist,  Christian, .  Disciples  of  Christ, 
Evangelical  Association,  Lutheran  General 
bynod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in 
the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Reformed 
in  the  U.  S.,  United  Brethren,  United 
Presbyterian. 

Salvation  Army,  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  and  Rescue 
Mission. 

Not  able  to  state  just  now  how  many 
churches;  but  we  hope  from  50  to  75 
churches. 

,  ^as*-  denominations  will  come  into 

the  federation. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  cooperation  of  denomi¬ 
nations,  and  .  emphasizing  Christian  Unitv 
above  denominational  lines. 

Work  done:  "Up  to  the  present  our  work 
has  been  concerned  with  organization 
mamiy.  We  are  promoting,  however,  an 
Everybody-at-Church  Sunday;  and  city-wide 
evangelistic  campaign  jointly  with  the  Minis¬ 
terial  Association,  civic  righteousness,  and 
prevention  of  vrce.  H 


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OHIO. 

Toledo: — The  Toledo  Federation  of  Churches, 
Feb.,  1901. 

L.  R.  Potter,  1137  Nicholas  Bldg. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Dis¬ 
ciples  of  Christ,  Evangelical  Association, 
Methodist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in  the  U. 

S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Reformed  Epis¬ 
copal,  United  Brethren,  and  United  Presby¬ 
terian. 

74  churches;  10  denominations. 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment,  evan¬ 
gelism,  and  cooperation  between  denomina¬ 
tions. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
recommendation  of  denominational  enter¬ 
prises,  civic  righteousness,  extension  Bible 
schools,  teacher  Bible  schools,  teacher  train¬ 
ing,  training  in  citizenship,  social  survey. 

PENNSYLVANIA. 

Pennsylvania: — Church  Federation  of  Pennsyl¬ 
vania. 

No  data  given. 

PENNSYLVANIA. 

Bedford: — Bedford  Inter-Church  Federation, 
May,  1912. 

Ira  M.  Long.  Bedford. 

Lutheran  General  Synod,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  and  Re¬ 
formed  in  the  U.  S. 

4  churches;  4  denominations. 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment,  evan¬ 
gelism,  coooeration  of  denominations,  em¬ 
phasizing  Christian  Unity  above  denomina¬ 
tional  lines;  and  fellowship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
reciprocal  exchanges  between  denominations, 
public  health,  juvenile  protection,  legal  aid, 
civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  observance, 
teacher  training,  and  prevention  of  vice. 


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PENNSYLVANIA. 

Blair  County: — Inter-Church  Federation  of 
Blair  County,  April,  1909. 

Rev.  R.  L.  Hallet,  1701  Dumansville  Avenue, 
Altoona. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Disciples  of  Christ, 
Evangelical  Asociation,  Methodist  Episco¬ 
pal,  African  M.  E.,  African  M.  E.  Zion,  Pres¬ 
byterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episco¬ 
pal,  Reformed  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  United  Breth¬ 
ren,  United  Presbyterian,  and  United 
Evangelical 

60  churches;  14  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 
moral  and  civic  betterment,  evangelism,  em¬ 
phasizing  Christian  Unity  above  denomina¬ 
tional  lines;  and  fellowship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  readjustment  of 
religious  forces  with  change  in  population, 
defining  denominational  tasks,  civic  right¬ 
eousness,  -Sabbath  observance,  training  in 
citizenship,  prevention  of  vice  (gambling), 
legislation  for  temperance,  betterment  of 
working  conditions,  wider  use  of  church 
equipment,  and  advancement  of  colored 
people. 

(“A  strong  federation  and  splendid  men  at 
the  head  of  it.”) 

PENNSYLVANIA. 

Cambria  County: — Cambria  County  Church 
Federation,  May,  1912. 

W.  Z.  Replogle,  809  Sherman  St.,  Johnstown. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Evan¬ 
gelical  Association,  Lutheran  General  Synod, 
Methodist  Episcopal,  African  M.  E.  (Zion), 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Reformed  in 
America,  United  Brethren,  United  Presby¬ 
terian,  United  Evangelical,  Calvanistic 
Methodist,  Church  of  the  Brethren,  Brethren. 

45  churches;  15  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation,  evangelism,  moral 
and  civic  betterment,  fellowship,  and  em- 


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phasizing  Christian  Unity  above  denomina¬ 
tional  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
united  evangelistic  movement. 

PENNSYLVANIA 

Clearfield  County: — -Inter-Church  Federation 
of  Clearfield  County,  May,  1911. 

E.  C.  Reeve. 

Baptist,  Friends,  Lutheran  General  Synod, 
Methodist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in  the 
U.  S.  A.,  Primitive  Methodist,  and  United 
Brethren. 

26  churches;  7  denominations. 

Object:  Evangelism,  and  moral  and  civic 
betterment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  recom¬ 
mendation  of  denominational  enterprises,  de¬ 
fining  denominational  tasks,  reciprocal  ex¬ 
changes  between  denominations,  juvenile 
protection,  civic  righteousness,  Sabbath 
observance. 

(“Greatest  work  in  uniting  in  evangelical 
services.”) 

PENNSYLVANIA. 

Coudersport:— -Federation  of  Churches  of  Cou- 
dersport,  June  21,  1912. 

Rev.  J.  I.  Sappenfield,  Coudersport. 

Baptist,  Lutheran  General  Synod,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A. 

4  churches;  4  denominations. 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment,  and 
cooperation  among  churches. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  juvenile 
protection,  civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  ob¬ 
servance,  public  recreation,  prevention  of 
vice. 


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PENNSYLVANIA. 


Everett:- — Inter-Church  Federation  of  Everett 
and  Earlston,  Nov.,  1910. 

W.  R.  Spear,  Everett. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Lutheran  General 
Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in 
the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Re¬ 
formed  in  the  U.  S.,  Church  of  the  Brethren 
(formerly  German  Baptist,  or  “Dunkard 
Church.”) 

8  denominations;  10  churches. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  cooperation  of  denomi¬ 
nations,  and  spiritual  welfare. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
public  health,  juvenile  protection,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  preven¬ 
tion  of  vice,  and  surveys. 


PENNSYLVANIA. 

Lucerne  County: — The  Federation  of  Churches 
of  Lucerne  County,  April  1,  1912. 

Rev.  C.  W.  Walck,  20  Susquehannah  St., 
Wilkes-Barre. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal,  African  M.  E.,  Methodist 
Protestant,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A., 
Reformed  in  the  U.  S.,  United  Brethren, 
United  Evangelical,  Welsh  Presbyterian. 

28  churches;  10  denominations. 

Salvation  Army,  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  and  Y.  W. 
C.  A. 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment,  and 
fellowship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  ex¬ 
tension  Bible  classes,  prevention  of  vice,  and 
survey  (immigrant  and  religious  census). 


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PENNSYLVANIA* 


McKeesport: — Inter-Church  Federation  of 

McKeesport,  March,  1912. 

Oscar  G.  Cook. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Lu¬ 
theran  General  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal, 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Reformed  in 
the  U.  S.,  United  Brethren,  and  United 
Presbyterian. 

19  churches;  9  denominations. 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment,  evan¬ 
gelism,  and  cooperation  of  denominations. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  and 
survey  (denominational  preferences). 

PENNSYLVANIA. 

Mifflin  County: — Inter-Church  Federation  of 
Mifflin  County,  July  13,  1909. 

Rev.  Dorsey  W.  Miller,  Lewiston,  Pa. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Lutheran  General 
Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  African  M.  E., 
African  M.  E.  Zion,  Presbyterian  in  the  U. 

S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Reformed  in  the 
U.  S.,  United  Brethren,  United  Evangelical, 
and  United  Presbyterian  (all  but  the 
Catholics). 

20  churches;  8  denominations. 

Object:  To  promote  the  spiritual  Unity 
of  the  churches  of  Christ;  to  further  the 
kingdom;  fellowship,  moral  and  civic 
betterment,  evangelism,  cooperation  of  de 
nominations. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
pastoral  supply  and  supervision  of  weak 
churches,  recommendation  of  denominational 
enterprises,  reciprocal  exchanges  between 
denominations,  public  health,  juvenile  pro¬ 
tection,  legal  aid,  civic  righteousness,  Sab¬ 
bath  observance,  training  in  citizenship,  pub¬ 
lic  recreation,  prevention  of  vice,  survey,  bet¬ 
terment  of  working  conditions,  and  advance¬ 
ment  of  colored  people. 


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PENNSYLVANIA. 


Philadelphia Inter-Church  Federation. 

A.  D.  Chiquoine,  Empire  Bldg. 

Baptist,  National  Baptist  (Colored),  Con¬ 
gregational,  Disciples  of  Christ,  Evangelical 
Association,  Lutheran  General  Synod,  Men- 
nonite,  Methodist  Episcopal,  African  M.  E., 
Colored  M.  E.  in  America,  Methodist  Protes¬ 
tant,  Moravian,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.A., 
Protestant  Episcopal,  Reformed  in  America, 
Reformed  in  the  U.  S.,  Reformed  Episcopal, 
Reformed  Presbyterian,  United  Brethren, 
United  Evangelical,  United  Presbyterian, 
Welsh  Presbyterian. 

249  churches;  22  denominations. 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment,  evan¬ 
gelism  and  cooperation  of  denominations. 

Work  done:  Readjustment  of .  religious 
forces  in  accordance  with  changes  in  popula¬ 
tion,  recommendation  of  denominational 
tasks,  civic  righteousness,  training  in  citizen¬ 
ship,  public  recreation,  prevention  of  vice, 
survey  (industrial),  legislation,  family  re¬ 
habilitation,  betterment  of  working  .  condi¬ 
tions,  prevention  of  occupational  diseases, 
removal  of  misconceptions  of  church  and  in¬ 
dustry,  wider  use  of  church  equipment,  and 
advancement  of  colored  people. 

PENNSYLVANIA. 

Pittsburgh: — The  Social  Service  Union  of  the 
Churches  of  Pittsburgh  and  Allegheny 
County,  June,  1912. 

Rev.  Chas.  R.  Zahniser,  4th  Ave.  and  Wood 
St.,  Peoples  Bank  Bldg. 

(“We  embrace  practically  all  of  the  Evan¬ 
gelical  (or  Protestant)  Christian  denomina¬ 
tions,  and 1  our  Union  is  composed  of  a 
minister  and  a  layman  from  each  individual, 
local  church.”) 

Object:  “In  the  service  of  God  and  in 
the  spirit  of  brotherhood,  to  marshall  the 
religious  forces  of  the  city  so  as  to  make 


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them  effective  for  social  service  along  larger 
lines;  not  to  conflict  with  the  other  worthy- 
civic  and  social  organizations,  but  to  afford 
the  very  assistance  they  most  need.” 

Work  done:  “We  have  begun  a  survey  of 
places  of  public  amusement  or  recreation, 
and  are  investigating  the  theatres  and  mo¬ 
tion  picture  shows  of  our  community,  with 
the  idea  of  establishing  a  higher  moral  tone 
in  the  character  of  the  performances.” 

PENNSYLVANIA. 

Washington  County:— Inter-Church  Federa¬ 
tion  of  Washington  County,  Sept.  26, 
1912. 

Rev.  C.  L.  McKee,  144  Le  Moyne  Avenue, 
Washington. 

Baptist,  National  Baptist  (Colored),  Lu¬ 
theran  General  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal, 
African  M.  E.,  African  M.  E.  Zion,  Colored 
M.  E,  in  America,  Methodist  Protestant, 
Presbyterian  in '•the  U.  S.  A.,  United  Breth¬ 
ren  and  United  Presbyterian. 

36  churches;  11  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism  and  cooperation  of 
denominations. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches  (attempted),  dis¬ 
tricting  for  church  responsibility,  defining 
denominational  tasks,  immigrant  aid,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  temper¬ 
ance. 

RHODE  ISLAND. 

Rhode  Island: — The  Federation  of  Churches 
and  Christian  Workers  of  the  State  of 
Rhode  Island,  June,  1901. 

Rev.  L.  L.  Daniels,  10  Belleme  Ave. 

Providence. 

Baptist,  Free  Baptist,  Christian,  Congre¬ 
gational,  Disciples  of  Christ,  Friends,  Ger¬ 
man  Evangelical  Synod,  Evangelical  Asso- 


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ciation,  Lutheran  General  Synod,  Methodist 
Episcopal,  African  M.  E.,  African  M.  E. 
Zion,  Advent,  Methodist  Protestant,  Presby¬ 
terian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Primitive  Methodist, 
Protestant  Episcopal,  Seventh  Day  Baptist, 
United  Presbyterian,  Universalist,  Unitarian, 
Pentecostal,  New  Jerusalem. 

150  churches;  19  denominations. 

Organizations  for  religious  and  philan¬ 
thropic  work. 

Objects:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 
moral  and  civic  betterment,  fellowship  and 
evangelism. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  pastoral  supply 
and  supervision  of  weak  churches,  district¬ 
ing  for  church  responsibility,  readjustment 
of  religious  forces  to  suit  change  in  popula¬ 
tion,  recommendation  of  denominational  en¬ 
terprises,  reciprocal  exchanges,  public  health, 
juvenile  protection,  civic  righteousness,  Sab¬ 
bath  observance,  education  in  sex  hygiene, 
extension  of  Bible  classes,  prevention  of  vice, 
adjustment  of  relations  between  labor  and 
capital,  protection  of  women  and  child 
workers,  removal  of  misconceptions  of 
church  and  industry,  wider  use  of  church 
equipment,  and  advancement  of  colored 
people. 

RHODE  ISLAND. 

Newport: — Newport  Federation  of  Religious 
Forces,  Feb.  16,  1912. 

John  P.  Lantz,  Y.  M.  C.  A. 

Baptist,  National  Baptist  '(Colored),  Con¬ 
gregational,  Friends,  Lutheran  General 
Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  African  M.  E., 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant 
Episcopal,  Unitarian. 

14  churches;  10  denominations. 

Ministers’  Union,  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Y.  W.  C.  A., 
Army  and  Navy,  and  Salvation  Army. 

Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 
moral  and  civic  betterment,  and  fellowship. 


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Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  pastoral  supply 
and  supervision  of  weak  churches,  district¬ 
ing  for  church  responsibility,  recommenda¬ 
tion  of  denominational  enterprises,  recipro¬ 
cal  exchanges  between  denominations,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath  observance  and  sur¬ 
vey  made. 

RHODE  ISLAND. 

Olneyville: — Olneyville  Council  of  Churches, 
1911. 

Rev.  F.  W.  Gray,  57  Dorchester  Ave 

Baptist,  Free  Baptist,  Methodist  Episco¬ 
pal  and  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A. 

4  churches;  4  denominations. 

.  Object:  Evangelism,  fellowship,  coopera¬ 
tion  of  denominations  and  moral  and  civic 
betterment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
reciprocal  exchanges  between  denominations, 
training  in  citizenship  and  prevention  of 
vice. 


SOUTH  DAKOTA. 

South  Dakota: — Federation  Council  of  the 
Churches  of  South  Dakota,  1903. 

Rev.  W.  S.  Shepherd,  Mitchell. 

.  Baptist,  Free  Baptist,  Christian,  Congrega¬ 
tional,  Friends,  German  Evangelical  Synod, 
Lutheran  General  Synod,  Methodist  Episco¬ 
pal,  Methodist  Protestant,  Moravian,  Pres¬ 
byterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Primitive  Metho¬ 
dist,  Protestant  Episcopal,  Reformed  in 
America,  Reformed  in  the  U.  S.,  Reformed 
Presbyterian,  Seventh  Day  Baptist,  United 
Brethren, .  United  Evangelical,  United 
Presbyterian. 

All  churches  voluntarily  become  members. 
The  above  are  eligible.  Baptist,  Congrega¬ 
tional  Methodist  Episcopal  and  Presbyterian 
in  U.  S.  A.,  are  active. 


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Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 
moral  and  civic  betterment,  fellowship  and 
emphasizing  Christian  Unity  above  denomi¬ 
national  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  reciprocal  ex¬ 
changes  between  denominations,  legal  aid, 
civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  pre¬ 
vention  of  vice,  legislation  for  temperance, 
church  properties,  family  rehabilitation. 

SOUTH  DAKOTA. 

Lead: — Federated  Churches  of  Christ  in  Lead, 
May,  1912.  N 

E.  C.  Warren,  Lead. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Methodist  Episcopal, 
and  Presbyterian  in  U.  S.  A. 

4  churches;  4  denominations. 

Work  done:  Sabbath  observance,  exten¬ 
sion  Bible  classes,  prevention  of  vice.  (“We 
visit  hospitals  and  the  sick,  and  distribute 
Christian  literature. ”) 

TENNESSEE. 

No  State  Federation. 

Chattanooga: — Chattanooga  Inter-Church  Fed¬ 
eration,  March,  1912. 

Charles  A.  McMurray,  3  Chamberlain  Ave. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Episcopal  (South), 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Presbyterian 
in  the  U.  S.  (South),  Protestant  Methodist 
and  United  Brethren. 

32  churches;  9  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  cooperation  of  denomi¬ 
nations,  and  emphasizing  Christian  Unity 
above  denominational  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
conducted  religious  meetings  in  shops  at 
noon  hour,  juvenile  protection,  prison  re¬ 
form,  extension  Bible  classes,  public  recrea¬ 
tion,  prevention  of  vice,  church  census,  and 
betterment  of  working  conditions. 


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TENNESSEE. 


Knoxville: — Federation  of  Churches  of  Knox¬ 
ville,  1910. 

R.  B.  Wedding,  Y.  M.  C.  A.  Building. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Friends,  Lutheran  Gen¬ 
eral  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Methodist 
Episcopal  (South),  Presbyterian  in  the  U. 

S.  A.,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  (South), 
United  Brethren  and  Cumberland  Presby¬ 
terian. 

24  churches;  10  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  cooperation  of  denomi¬ 
nations,  and  emphasizing  Christian  Unity 
above  denominational  lines. 

Work  done:  Recommendation  of  denomi¬ 
national  enterprises,  prison  reform,  civic 
righteousness,  Sabbath  observance,  survey 
for  labor  and  church,  legislation  for  liquor 
traffic,  family  rehabilitation. 


TEXAS. 


No  State  Federation. 

Dallas: — Council  of  Churches,  Jan.,  1912. 

Rev.  G.  W.  Benn,  2807  Holmes  St. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Episcopal  (South), 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Presbyterian 
in  the  U.  S.  (South),  Protestant  Episcopal. 

31  churches;  8  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 
moral  and  civic  betterment,  evangelism, 
fellowship. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
public  health,  juvenile  protection,  prison  re¬ 
form,  civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  observ¬ 
ance,  teacher  training,  education  in  sex 
hygiene,  training  in  citizenship,  public  rec¬ 
reation,  prevention  of  vice,  survey  (men  and 
religion),  legislation  for  betterment  of  work¬ 
ing  conditions,  protection  of  women  and 
child  laborers,  removal  of  misconception  of 
church  and  industry,  and  advancement  of 
colored  people. 

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VERMONT. 

Vermont: — Inter-Church  Federation  of  Ver¬ 
mont,  Nov.  15,  1889  (renamed  Jan., 

1912.) 

Rev.  A.  P.  Pratt,  Bellows  Falls. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal. 

360  churches;  3  denominations. 

Object:  Emphasizing  Christian  Unity- 

above  denominational  lines,  cooperation  of 
denominations  and  moral  and  civic  better¬ 
ment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  .churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  recommendation 
of  denominational  enterprises,  civic  right¬ 
eousness,  Sabbath  observance,  vacation  Bible 
schools,  teacher  training,  education  in  sex 
hygiene,  training  in  citizenship,  public  rec¬ 
reation  and  prevention  of  vice. 

WEST  VIRGINIA. 

West  Virginia: — West  Virginia  Inter-Church 
Federation. 

George  W.  Pollard,  Buckhannon. 

(Not  active). 

WISCONSIN. 

Wisconsin: — Wisconsin  Federation  of 
Churches,  1898. 

Rev.  E.  C.  Dixon,  1930  Monroe  St.,  Madison. 

Baptist,  Free  Baptist,  Christian,  Congrega¬ 
tional,  Disciples  of  Christ,  German  Evangeli¬ 
cal  Synod,  Evangelical  Association,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A., 
Primitive  Methodist  and  United  Brethren. 

2,500  churches;  11  denominations. 

(“Our  Federation  is  imperfectly  organized, 
not  every  denomination  represented  sends 
delegates  every  year.”) 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment,  co¬ 
operation  of  denominations. 


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Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  pastoral  supply 
and  supervision  of  weak  churches,  public 
health,  civic  righteousness,  Sabbath  observ¬ 
ance. 


WISCONSIN. 

Milwaukee: — Milwaukee  Federation  of 

Churches,  Sept.,  1912. 

R.  L.  Cushing,  143  4th  St. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Evan¬ 
gelical  Association,  Methodist  Episcopal, 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Epis¬ 
copal,  German  Reformed,  Unitarian,  Norwe¬ 
gian  Lutheran. 

37  churches;  10  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  and  'cooperation  of 
denominations. 

_Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  recom¬ 
mendation  of  denominational  enterprises, 
reciprocal  exchanges  between  denomina¬ 
tions,  civic  righteousness,  teacher  training, 
prevention  of  vice,  survey  (church  census), 
legislation  for  dance  halls,  prize  fighting, 
etc.,  betterment  of  working  conditions. 


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V 

APPENDIX 


Partial  Federations 


APPENDIX. 


Partial  Federations. 

The  following  organizations,  sixteen  in  num- 
ber,  are  not  complete  federations.  They  are 
voluntary  in  character,  that  is,  not  composed  of 
persons  officially  appointed  by  churches  or  de¬ 
nominations;  or  they  are  composed  of  men  only, 
and  therefore  are  not  representative  of  the  entire 
church.  The  Men  and  Religion  Forward  Move¬ 
ment,  and  the  Laymen’s  Missionary  Movement 
have  occasioned  the  creation  of  many  men’s 
clubs,  and  these  in  not  a  few  communities  have 
become  federated.  Such  federations  may  bear 
the  name  and  discharge  the  functions  of  church 
federations,  and  yet  they  should  be  regarded  as 
but  partial  federations. 

The  Home  Missions  Council  of  Colorado, 
organized  in  1912,  has  the  characteristics  of  an 
efficient  federation.  It  lacks,  however,  authori¬ 
zation  and  official  sanction  by  the  denominations 
themselves.  Its  members  are  home  missionary 
agents  and  secretaries  who  have  organized  as  a 
“Council”  on  their  own  initiative  and  responsi¬ 
bility.  This  council  fits  the  conditions  now  pre¬ 
vailing  in  the  State  of  Colorado. 

The  list  of  Partial  Federations  might  be 
almost  indefinitely  extended.  Organizations 
composed  exclusively  of  men,  or  of  women,  or 
of  young  people,  or  of  children,  or  existing  for  a 
technical  kind  of  work,  like  that  of  the  State  Sun¬ 
day  School  Association,  the  Young  Men’s  Chris¬ 
tian  Association,  the  Young  Women’s  Christian 
Association,  the  Women's  Christian  Temperance 
Union,  the  State  Conference  of  Charities  and 
Correction  are  not  regarded  as  church 
federations.  « 


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I 


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CALIFORNIA. 

Sacramento: — Church  Federation  of  Sacra¬ 
mento. 

Organized  after  the  issuing  of  the  Direc¬ 
tory.  In  the  revised  directory  to  be  published 
in  1916  this  will  appear  in  regular  list  of 
federations. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Episcopal  (South), 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant 
Episcopal,  United  Brethren. 

14  churches;  9  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation  and  consolidation  of 
churches,  and  moral  and  civic  betterment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
public  health,  prison  reform,  legal  aid,  civic 
righteousness,  extension  Bible  classes,  sur¬ 
vey  (social  service,  moral  and  sanitary), 
wider  use  of  church  equipment. 

Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Sacramento. 


CALIFORNIA. 

Whittier: — Church  Federation  of  Whittier. 
Thomas  Newlin,  Whittier. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Disciples  of 
Christ,  Friends,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Metho¬ 
dist  Protestant,  Protestant  Episcopal,  United 
Presbyterian. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
reciprocal  exchanges  between  denominations, 
civic  righteousness,  public  recreation,  pre¬ 
vention  of  vice. 

NOTE: — “Our  city  is  a  small  one,  about 
5,000  population,  near  Los  Angeles,  and  our 
Federation  is  a  very  loose  one  except  as  the 
pastors  themselves  have  a  very  close  federa¬ 
tion.  This  organization  was  made  in  order 
to  promote  the  Men  and  Religion  Forward 
Movement,  and  we  have  aided  very  many 
causes  since  that  time.” 

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COLORADO. 

Colorado: — Colorado  Home  Missions  Council, 
April,  1912. 

(A  Voluntary  Organization  of  Home  Mis¬ 
sion  Workers.) 

Rev.  C.  K.  Powell,  Brighton. 

Baptist,  Christian  (Disciples  of  Christ), 
Congregational,  Norwegian  Lutheran,  Swe¬ 
dish  Lutheran,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal  (South),  Presbyterian  in  the 
U.  S.  A.,  United  Brethren,  United  Presby¬ 
terian. 

10  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation  of  denominations, 

fellowship,  evangelism  and  emphasizing 
Christian  Unity  above  denominational  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
consolidation  of  churches,  districting  for 
church  responsibility,  readjustment  of  reli¬ 
gious  forces  in  accordance  with  changes  in 
population,  recommendation  of  denomina¬ 
tional  enterprises,  defining  denominational 
tasks,  reciprocal  exchanges  between  denomi¬ 
nations,  survey  (rural  and  urban),  removal 
of  misconceptions  of  church  and  industry, 
and  wider  use  of  church  equipment. 

COLORADO. 

Colorado  Springs: — The  Federated  Brother¬ 
hoods  of  Colorado  Springs,  Jan.  3,  1913. 

C.  C.  Morris. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Episcopal  (South), 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant 
Episcopal,  United  Brethren.  (Brotherhoods 
and  Bible  Classes). 

16  churches;  9  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment  (suppression  of  vice.  Sabbath 
observance  and  temperance),  evangelism, 
cooperation  between  denominations  and  em¬ 
phasizing  Christian  Unity  above  denomina¬ 
tional  lines. 


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Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches 
(through  Brotherhoods),  civic  righteousness, 
Sabbath  observance,  legislation  (Prize  Fight 
Bill,  Race  Track  Bill,  One-Day’s  Rest-in- 
Seven  Bill,  etc.),  evangelistic  shop-meeting, 
evangelistic  theatre  meeting  (Prevention  of 
vice  and  education  in  sex  hygiene  under 
consideration.) 

CONNECTICUT. 

Stamford: — Council  of  Federated  Men’s  Clubs, 
1911. 

Clifford  H.  Jaffray,  88  Hope  St. 

Baptist,  National  Baptist  (Colored),  Con¬ 
gregational,  Lutheran  General  Synod,  Meth¬ 
odist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Protestant,  Pres¬ 
byterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal 
and  Universalist. 

No  meeting  two  years. 

9  churches;  8  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  cooperation  of  denomi¬ 
nations,  and  Christian  Unity  above  denomi¬ 
national  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
recommendation  of  denominational  enter¬ 
prises,  reciprocal  exchanges  between  denomi¬ 
nations,  public  health,  civic  righteousness, 
Sabbath  observance,  public  recreation, .  pre¬ 
vention  of  vice,  survey,  legislation  (liquor 
laws). 

GEORGIA. 

Atlanta:-— Men  and  Religion  Forward  Move¬ 
ment,  Oct.  2,  1911. 

J.  P.  Jackson,  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  78  Luckie  St. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Lu¬ 
theran  General  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal 
(South),  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  (South), 
and  Protestant  Episcopal. 

97  churches;  7  denominations. 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment,  and 
cooperation  of  denominations. 


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Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  juvenile 
protection,  prison  reform,  civic  righteous¬ 
ness,  Sabbath  observance,  extension  Bible 
classes,  vacation  Bible  Schools,  teacher 
training,  Education  in  sex  hygiene,  preven¬ 
tion  of  vice,  legislation  for  prison  reform, 
family  rehabilitation,  betterment  of  working 
conditions,  protection  of  women  and  child 
workers,  wider  use  of  church  equipment  and 
advancement  of  colored  people. 

ILLINOIS. 

Elgin: — Federated  Brotherhood  of  the  West 
Side,  Oct.  14,  1912. 

Max  Levereng,  Cor.  Perry  Str  and  Walnut 
Ave. 

Methodist  Episcopal  (German  and  Ameri¬ 
can),  and  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A. 

3  churches;  2  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism  and  emphasizing  Chris¬ 
tian  Unity  above  denominational  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
districting  for  church  responsibility,  recipro¬ 
cal  exchanges  betwfeen  denominations,  union 
open-air  services  in  the  park  during  July  and 
August  and  civic  righteousness. 

ILLINOIS. 

Galesburg: — The  Galesburg  Federated  Church 
Brotherhood,  Dec.  8,  1908. 

F.  W.  Flint,  239  Phillips  St. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Swedish,  Presby¬ 
terian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant  Episcopal, 
Universalist. 

9  churches,  8  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship  and  moral  and  civic 

betterment. 

Work  done:  Public  health,  civic  righteous¬ 
ness,  Sabbath  observance,  teacher  training, 
public  recreation  and  survey  for  boys. 


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KENTUCKY. 


Louisville: — Men’s  Federation,  Oct.,  1910. 

C.  J.  Meddis,  116  Inter-Southern  Bldg. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Evangelical  Association, 

Methodist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Episcopal 
(South),  English  Lutheran,  German  Re- 
■  formed,  Reformed  Evangelical,  Presbyterian 
in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S. 
(South),  Episcopal,  Evangelical. 

81  churches;  12  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  denominational  co¬ 
operation  and  essential  Christian  Unity. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
public  health,  juvenile  protection,  prison 
reform,  legal  aid,  civic  righteousness,  Sab¬ 
bath  observance,  extension  Bible  classes 
vacation  Bible  schools,  teacher  training, 
education  in  sex  hygiene,  public  recreation, 
prevention  of  vice,  legislation,  family  re¬ 
habilitation,  betterm.ent  of  working  _  condi¬ 
tions,  prevention  of  occupational  diseases, 
adjustment  of  relations  between  labor  and 
capital,  protection  of  women  and  child 
workers,  removals  of  misconceptions  of 
church  and  industry,  wider  use  of  church 
equipment. 


KENTUCKY. 

Paintsville:— Men’s  Christian  Federation,  1912. 
Geo.  W.  Gray,  Paintsville. 

Baptist,  Free  Baptist,  Christian,  Metho¬ 
dist  Episcopal,  Methodist  Episcopal  (South). 

5  churches;  5  denominations. 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment. 

Work  done:  Public  health,  civic  right¬ 
eousness,  Sabbath  observance,  prevention  of 
vice. 


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MASSACHUSETTS. 


Gloucester: — Men’s  Federation  *  of  the  Cape 
Ann  Churches. 

Milo  F.  Brown,  71  Middle  St. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Lutheran  Gen¬ 
eral  Synod,  Methodist  Episcopal,  Protestant 
Episcopal,  Unitarian  and  Universalist. 

20  churches;  5  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic 

betterment. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
recommendation  of  denominational  enter¬ 
prises,  public  health,  civic  righteousness, 
Sabbath  observance  and  public  recreation. 


MASSACHUSETTS. 

Holliston: — The  Men’s  Union. 

N.  Patterson,  Holliston. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal. 

3  churches;  3  denominations. 

Object:  Moral  and  civic  betterment,  co¬ 
operation  of  denominations,  fellowship  and 
evangelism. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
recommendation  of  denominational  enter¬ 
prises,  reciprocal  exchanges  between  denomi¬ 
nations,  public  health,  juvenile  protection, 
civic  righteousness,  education  in  sex  hygiene, 
training  in  citizenship,  no  license  (liquor), 
public  recreation,  local  survey,  legislation 
for  temperance. 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

Marion: — Marion  Educational  and  Industrial 
Aid  Society,  Jan.,  1904. 

Miss  Margaret  M.  French,  Box  216,  Marion. 

Congregational,  Methodist  Episcopal, 
Protestant  Episcopal  and  Universalist. 

4  churches;  4  denominations. 


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Objects:  Fellowship,  and  moral  and  civic 
betterment. 

Work  done-:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
public  health,  establishment  of  manual  train¬ 
ing  in  the  town  schools,  establishment  of  out¬ 
let  for  products,  and  betterment  of  working 
conditions. 

MINNESOTA. 

Duluth: — Men’s  Inter-Church  Council,  Mav, 
1912. 

B.  C.  Wade,  Care  Y.  M.  C.  A. 

Baptist,  Christian,  Congregational, .  Evan¬ 
gelical  Association,  Methodist  Episcopal, 
Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A.,  Protestant 
Episcopal  and  Swedish  Mission. 

23  churches;  8  denominations. 

Object:  Fellowship,  moral  and  civic  bet¬ 
terment,  evangelism,  cooperation  and  em¬ 
phasizing  Christian  Unity  above  denomina¬ 
tional  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
immigrant  aid,  extension  Bible  classes,  pre¬ 
vention  of  vice,  survey,  legislation  for  hous¬ 
ing  ordinances  and  temperance. 

NEW  JERSEY. 

Westfield: — The  Federation  of  Men’s  Clubs, 
1910. 

Arthur  Atkins,  251  E.  Walnut  St. 

Baptist,  Congregational,  Methodist  Epis¬ 
copal,  and  Presbyterian  in  the  U.  S.  A. 

4  churches;  4  denominations. 

Object:  Cooperation,  fellowship,  moral 

and  civic  betterment,  evangelism,  and  em¬ 
phasizing  Christian  Unity  above  denomina¬ 
tional  lines. 

Work  done:  Cooperation  among  churches, 
civic  righteousness,  education  in  sex  hygiene, 
public  recreation  and  prevention  of  vice. 


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